Chelsea
Renato Viega is set to join Villarreal from Chelsea after both clubs reached an agreement on a €29 million transfer fee. Chelsea had secured Viega from FC Basel in 2024 for €12 million. He featured in just 18 games for Chelsea before being sent out on loan. Now, Chelsea must finalize the signing of Xavi Simons!
Villarreal Completes Renato Veiga Signing
Renato Veiga has finalized a permanent move from Chelsea to Villarreal, with both clubs announcing a deal valued at €29.5 million, which includes add-ons and a notable sell-on clause.
The 22-year-old Portuguese defender, who joined Chelsea from FC Basel in 2024 for a reported €14 million, will head to La Liga after featuring in 18 matches for the Blues, including a loan stint at Juventus where he made 15 appearances.
The €29.5 million transfer fee marks a record signing for Villarreal.
Veiga, capable of playing as a centre-back, left-back, or defensive midfielder, is expected to strengthen Villarreal’s defense, especially after injuries to key players like Willy Kambwala and Logan Costa.
His transfer follows his time training with Chelsea’s so-called ‘bomb squad’ under manager Enzo Maresca, signaling he was considered surplus to requirements.
Chelsea’s decision to sell Veiga comes after a previous unsuccessful bid from Atletico Madrid, which led the club to explore other targets, including David H
ancko.
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