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Bright Ede Transfer from Motor Lublin to Chelsea
Media reports linked Bright Ede with Chelsea during the summer transfer window. Tomasz Włodarczyk from Meczyki.pl suggested at the beginning of June that the transfer of the centre-back to Chelsea was very close to being completed. The parties conducted concrete negotiations, and there was a potential for a record-breaking Ekstraklasa sale and a transfer for more than 11 million euros. The plan was for Chelsea to immediately loan the 18-year-old to their affiliate Strasbourg. The vice-president of Motor Lublin, Łukasz Jabłoński, confirmed there was interest in Bright Ede, but the transfer was not finalized. He stated that there was no moment when the player was actually very close to a transfer and that the required agreement for completion never appeared.
Chelsea offered 8.5 million euros for Bright Ede, but the offer was rejected by Motor Lublin. The club aims to break the Ekstraklasa's sales record, which stands at 11 million euros. The interest from Chelsea is confirmed by Tomasz Włodarczyk from Meczyki.pl and Paweł Golański, the sporting director of Motor Lublin.
Paweł Golański, the sporting director of Motor Lublin, acknowledged the transfer rumors surrounding Bright Ede. The 18-year-old defender has garnered attention from prominent clubs after making just six appearances in the Polish league last season. Chelsea is currently the frontrunner to secure his signature, although the situation might evolve. Motor Lublin has received bids exceeding 10 million euros, suggesting a potential record-breaking sale for both the club and the entire Ekstraklasa. Paweł Golański mentioned that the transfer is genuine and not merely media speculation, with inquiries and offers already being presented. He expressed a wish to finalize the transfer within two weeks to ensure the player’s peace of mind, although Motor Lublin is under no obligation to sell Bright Ede.
Sport.pl reports on Chelsea's interest in signing Bright Ede from Motor Lublin for a potential record transfer fee.
Bright Ede has been on the radar of Chelsea, a Premier League giant. Negotiations are ongoing with three interested clubs: Chelsea, another English Premier League team, and a top 3 Portuguese club. The potential transfer fee is around 10 million euros. If Ede joins Chelsea, he is expected to be loaned out to gain experience and develop before returning to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea will begin final negotiations with Motor Lublin next week to finalize the transfer terms for Bright Ede. Tomasz Włodarczyk from Meczyki.pl reported that everything is moving towards a successful conclusion. If nothing troubling occurs, the operation will be completed by the end of June. Bright Ede will be loaned to Strasbourg in Ligue 1 after signing with Chelsea.
Bright Ede is expected to join Chelsea, indicating the growing attractiveness of the Polish market to major foreign clubs. The transfer is likely to break the Ekstraklasa transfer record, with a fee exceeding 11 million euros.
Chelsea has begun negotiations for the transfer of 18-year-old Bright Ede from Motor Lublin. An official offer is expected to be made in the coming days, possibly setting a new league record. The transfer fee could exceed 11 million euros, surpassing previous records held by Ante Crnac, Kacper Kozlowski, and Jakub Moder. If the transfer is successful, Ede would be immediately loaned to Strasbourg, a club associated with Chelsea's ownership, in the French league. The negotiations took place in Wroclaw, where representatives of both clubs met during the UEFA Europa Conference League final.
Chelsea, a local and long-standing rival of Arsenal, is reportedly keeping a close watch on Bright Ede, according to Paweł Gołaszewski from the weekly 'Piłka Nożna'. Motor Lublin is open to considering offers worth several million euros but is not in a hurry to sell Ede unless a particularly appealing offer comes along. Ede, an 18-year-old left-footed central defender, transferred to Motor Lublin from Zagłębie Lubin last winter and has since made six appearances, scoring in his debut against Stal Mielec. His contract with Motor Lublin extends until December 31, 2026, which gives the club a strong position in negotiations. Nevertheless, Chelsea continues to closely monitor Ede, potentially ready to make a move if a suitable opportunity presents itself.
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