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Honest Ahanor Transfer from Atalanta to Chelsea
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Genoa will receive about one million euros as a solidarity contribution from the sale of Honest Ahanor to Chelsea, plus a fixed bonus that was previously agreed between the parties.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Genoa will receive about one million euros as a solidarity contribution from the sale of Honest Ahanor to Chelsea, plus a fixed bonus that was previously agreed between the parties.
Tuttomercato reports that Honest Ahanor has transferred from Atalanta to Chelsea and has been subsequently loaned to Crystal Palace, noting he is the second major sale from Atalanta to Chelsea this summer. The defender will not start immediately with Chelsea, instead going on loan for a season to the fellow London club. In a statement, Crystal Palace announced the loan signing of the 18-year-old Italian international, who arrives from Atalanta on a deal until the end of the 2026/27 season.
Tuttomercato reports that Honest Ahanor has transferred from Atalanta to Chelsea and has been subsequently loaned to Crystal Palace, noting he is the second major sale from Atalanta to Chelsea this summer. The defender will not start immediately with Chelsea, instead going on loan for a season to the fellow London club. In a statement, Crystal Palace announced the loan signing of the 18-year-old Italian international, who arrives from Atalanta on a deal until the end of the 2026/27 season.
Chelsea have officially announced the signing of defender Honest Ahanor from Atalanta. The announcement marked their first new signing of Transfer Deadline Day. According to Atalanta's club statement, an agreement has been reached for the transfer, and its terms stipulate that the player will join Chelsea in 2027. Chelsea wrote that they have agreed a deal to sign the Italian international from Serie A side Atalanta, and that the defender will officially join in 2027.
Chelsea have officially announced the signing of defender Honest Ahanor from Atalanta. The announcement marked their first new signing of Transfer Deadline Day. According to Atalanta's club statement, an agreement has been reached for the transfer, and its terms stipulate that the player will join Chelsea in 2027. Chelsea wrote that they have agreed a deal to sign the Italian international from Serie A side Atalanta, and that the defender will officially join in 2027.
According to Sky Sport Italia and Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea has agreed a transfer for Honest Ahanor from Atalanta for a fee that could reach 48 million euros with bonuses. Following the transfer, the defender will be immediately loaned to Crystal Palace. Ahanor is expected to travel for a medical examination today. Chelsea does not currently intend to include him in the first team, and Palace was chosen for the loan over Brighton.
According to Sky Sport Italia and Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea has agreed a transfer for Honest Ahanor from Atalanta for a fee that could reach 48 million euros with bonuses. Following the transfer, the defender will be immediately loaned to Crystal Palace. Ahanor is expected to travel for a medical examination today. Chelsea does not currently intend to include him in the first team, and Palace was chosen for the loan over Brighton.
Honest Ahanor is a new signing for Chelsea from Atalanta Bergamo. According to Fabrizio Romano, the documents for the transfer have already been signed. Chelsea will transfer approximately 46.7 million euros to Italy for Honest Ahanor. He will join Chelsea in the coming year.
Honest Ahanor is a new signing for Chelsea from Atalanta Bergamo. According to Fabrizio Romano, the documents for the transfer have already been signed. Chelsea will transfer approximately 46.7 million euros to Italy for Honest Ahanor. He will join Chelsea in the coming year.
Ahanor will be loaned from Atalanta and will then join Chelsea permanently, starting from the 2027/28 season. Sky Sport reported that Chelsea could not have loaned a second player to Palace after Disasi due to Premier League rules.
Ahanor will be loaned from Atalanta and will then join Chelsea permanently, starting from the 2027/28 season. Sky Sport reported that Chelsea could not have loaned a second player to Palace after Disasi due to Premier League rules.
Tuttomercato reports that Honest Ahanor's transfer to Chelsea this summer is nearly official, with the player's move costing a total of approximately 100 million euros in a deal that also includes Marco Palestra.
Tuttomercato reports that Honest Ahanor's transfer to Chelsea this summer is nearly official, with the player's move costing a total of approximately 100 million euros in a deal that also includes Marco Palestra.
Onest Ahanor is being transferred from Atalanta to Chelsea. The fee is 48 million euros plus the solidarity percentage for the clubs that trained the player. Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Atalanta will receive a payment of 50 million euros for Onest Ahanor.
Onest Ahanor is being transferred from Atalanta to Chelsea. The fee is 48 million euros plus the solidarity percentage for the clubs that trained the player. Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Atalanta will receive a payment of 50 million euros for Onest Ahanor.
Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic have both confirmed that the Blues have agreed to pay £40m for Atalanta centre-back Honest Honest Ahanor. According to The Athletic, Chelsea have reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign the defender, with the two clubs having reached an agreement for a fee of £40 million (€46m). The publication stated that personal terms have been agreed on a long-term contract and the 18-year-old has been given permission to travel for a medical and to complete the move. On X, Fabrizio Romano stated that Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Atalanta to sign the 18-year-old defender, confirming the deal. Romano reported that the deal is for a package of approximately £40m with details to be finalized, and that paperwork is being prepared with authorisation given for travel. He added that Chelsea are to decide the best pathway for Ahanor soon. Romano also suggested that the player could be loaned out after arriving in west London.
Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic have both confirmed that the Blues have agreed to pay £40m for Atalanta centre-back Honest Honest Ahanor. According to The Athletic, Chelsea have reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign the defender, with the two clubs having reached an agreement for a fee of £40 million (€46m). The publication stated that personal terms have been agreed on a long-term contract and the 18-year-old has been given permission to travel for a medical and to complete the move. On X, Fabrizio Romano stated that Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Atalanta to sign the 18-year-old defender, confirming the deal. Romano reported that the deal is for a package of approximately £40m with details to be finalized, and that paperwork is being prepared with authorisation given for travel. He added that Chelsea are to decide the best pathway for Ahanor soon. Romano also suggested that the player could be loaned out after arriving in west London.
Cristiano Giuntoli stated that they are discussing and exchanging information with Chelsea about Ahanor, adding that tomorrow could be a very important day for this matter.
Cristiano Giuntoli stated that they are discussing and exchanging information with Chelsea about Ahanor, adding that tomorrow could be a very important day for this matter.
Fabrizio Romano reports on X that the transfer of Honest Ahanor to Chelsea has been finalized. The defender, born in 2008, leaves Atalanta after one season, having joined from Genoa in summer 2025. The 18-year-old defender is moving to Chelsea for a total of 40 million pounds, according to Fabrizio Romano. An agreement is in place and there is approval for medical examinations and signatures. Ahanor may be loaned to another club for this season, but not Atalanta for now, and will join Chelsea from June 2027.
Fabrizio Romano reports on X that the transfer of Honest Ahanor to Chelsea has been finalized. The defender, born in 2008, leaves Atalanta after one season, having joined from Genoa in summer 2025. The 18-year-old defender is moving to Chelsea for a total of 40 million pounds, according to Fabrizio Romano. An agreement is in place and there is approval for medical examinations and signatures. Ahanor may be loaned to another club for this season, but not Atalanta for now, and will join Chelsea from June 2027.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement over their next summer signing, with a deal in place to sign defender Honest Ahanor from Atalanta. A package worth €40 million is said to have been agreed for Honest Ahanor. The deal is now being formalised to allow the player to travel for a medical. A contract until 2033 is understood to have been prepared, while the deal may contain add-ons and a small sell-on clause, although the formal details are still being finalised.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement over their next summer signing, with a deal in place to sign defender Honest Ahanor from Atalanta. A package worth €40 million is said to have been agreed for Honest Ahanor. The deal is now being formalised to allow the player to travel for a medical. A contract until 2033 is understood to have been prepared, while the deal may contain add-ons and a small sell-on clause, although the formal details are still being finalised.
Nicolo Schira reports that Honest Ahanor is close to signing for Chelsea. The report states the player is one step away from the move and has agreed personal terms for a contract until 2033. It adds that Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Ahanor from Atalanta for €45M, a deal which could also include a percentage on the future sale.
Nicolo Schira reports that Honest Ahanor is close to signing for Chelsea. The report states the player is one step away from the move and has agreed personal terms for a contract until 2033. It adds that Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Ahanor from Atalanta for €45M, a deal which could also include a percentage on the future sale.
According to Nicolo Schira, Chelsea have offered Atalanta 40 million plus a percentage on a future sale for Honest Ahanor. The contract for the player, who was born in 2008, is until 2033.
According to Nicolo Schira, Chelsea have offered Atalanta 40 million plus a percentage on a future sale for Honest Ahanor. The contract for the player, who was born in 2008, is until 2033.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea are in advanced talks with Atalanta for a €40m deal concerning Honest Ahanor. The proposed agreement for the 18-year-old defender would involve him joining a Premier League club this summer for development purposes, followed by a move to Chelsea in June 2027. Honest Ahanor has already agreed to join Chelsea.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea are in advanced talks with Atalanta for a €40m deal concerning Honest Ahanor. The proposed agreement for the 18-year-old defender would involve him joining a Premier League club this summer for development purposes, followed by a move to Chelsea in June 2027. Honest Ahanor has already agreed to join Chelsea.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are in advanced club-to-club talks to sign Honest Ahanor from Atalanta, personal terms have been fully agreed, negotiations between the two clubs are progressing, and Ahanor's preference is to join Chelsea.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are in advanced club-to-club talks to sign Honest Ahanor from Atalanta, personal terms have been fully agreed, negotiations between the two clubs are progressing, and Ahanor's preference is to join Chelsea.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, talks with Atalanta Bergamo regarding Honest Ahanor are nearing completion. The transfer to Chelsea is anticipated to be finalized for more than 40 million euros.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, talks with Atalanta Bergamo regarding Honest Ahanor are nearing completion. The transfer to Chelsea is anticipated to be finalized for more than 40 million euros.
According to Sky Sport, Chelsea is making decisive progress in direct talks with the Atalanta management for the purchase of Honest Ahanor. Sky Sport reports that the personal terms of the agreement are being defined, and the clubs have excellent market relations. The negotiation could conclude quickly for approximately 40 million euros, which is the proposal being presented to Atalanta. The Blues are trying to complete the deal, discussions are intense between the parties, and the transaction could be finalized by Friday, August 28.
According to Sky Sport, Chelsea is making decisive progress in direct talks with the Atalanta management for the purchase of Honest Ahanor. Sky Sport reports that the personal terms of the agreement are being defined, and the clubs have excellent market relations. The negotiation could conclude quickly for approximately 40 million euros, which is the proposal being presented to Atalanta. The Blues are trying to complete the deal, discussions are intense between the parties, and the transaction could be finalized by Friday, August 28.
Talks between Chelsea and Atalanta for Honest Anahor are advancing. An agreement on personal terms has been reached with the player, and the clubs have a good relationship following the Palestra deal. Chelsea are deciding on a potential future plan for Anahor.
Talks between Chelsea and Atalanta for Honest Anahor are advancing. An agreement on personal terms has been reached with the player, and the clubs have a good relationship following the Palestra deal. Chelsea are deciding on a potential future plan for Anahor.
Atalanta's sporting director, Cristiano Guintoli, admitted the 18-year-old Honest Ahanor could be sold this summer. Guintoli admitted that while no formal offers had been received, any proposals for the teenager would be considered. He explained that there is a lot of interest in some of Atalanta's players, but the club has not received any offers yet, not even for Ahanor, and will evaluate any if they arrive. Chelsea are in pursuit of Ahanor, and teams such as Brighton are also interested in him. Atalanta are believed to value Ahanor at around €50 million. The club signed the defender for €16m last summer.
Atalanta's sporting director, Cristiano Guintoli, admitted the 18-year-old Honest Ahanor could be sold this summer. Guintoli admitted that while no formal offers had been received, any proposals for the teenager would be considered. He explained that there is a lot of interest in some of Atalanta's players, but the club has not received any offers yet, not even for Ahanor, and will evaluate any if they arrive. Chelsea are in pursuit of Ahanor, and teams such as Brighton are also interested in him. Atalanta are believed to value Ahanor at around €50 million. The club signed the defender for €16m last summer.
According to Nicolo Schira, Chelsea will submit an official bid to sign Honest Ahanor from Atalanta. A contract until 2033 is ready for the player, who was born in 2008.
According to Nicolo Schira, Chelsea will submit an official bid to sign Honest Ahanor from Atalanta. A contract until 2033 is ready for the player, who was born in 2008.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea have held initial talks with both Atalanta and representatives for Honest Ahanor about a potential transfer. Chelsea have put Honest Ahanor on their shortlist as a serious long-term target, and Atalanta has already turned down two offers for him this summer. According to CalcioAtalanta, the club could demand a bid of around €60m or more before they would seriously consider a sale.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea have held initial talks with both Atalanta and representatives for Honest Ahanor about a potential transfer. Chelsea have put Honest Ahanor on their shortlist as a serious long-term target, and Atalanta has already turned down two offers for him this summer. According to CalcioAtalanta, the club could demand a bid of around €60m or more before they would seriously consider a sale.
CalcioMercato has reported that Honest Ahanor is able to leave Atalanta in the final week of the transfer window. Chelsea is the club that has demonstrated the most concrete interest and has begun initial discussions with the defender's representatives.
CalcioMercato has reported that Honest Ahanor is able to leave Atalanta in the final week of the transfer window. Chelsea is the club that has demonstrated the most concrete interest and has begun initial discussions with the defender's representatives.
Chelsea have made contact with Atalanta for Honest Ahanor, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.
Chelsea have made contact with Atalanta for Honest Ahanor, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.
According to TuttoMercatoWeb.com, Chelsea are interested in Hones Ahanor. The defender, who joined Atalanta in the summer of 2025, made 22 appearances for the club during the 2025/2026 season.
According to TuttoMercatoWeb.com, Chelsea are interested in Hones Ahanor. The defender, who joined Atalanta in the summer of 2025, made 22 appearances for the club during the 2025/2026 season.
Chelsea are interested in signing the Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor. According to a report from Sports Boom, the Italian club will only sanction Honest Ahanor's departure for a fee of €60 million. Chelsea could provide Honest Ahanor with ample opportunities, and Xabi Alonso could play a key role in the 18-year-old’s development. Chelsea are said to have the financial resources to pay €60 million for Honest Ahanor.
Chelsea are interested in signing the Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor. According to a report from Sports Boom, the Italian club will only sanction Honest Ahanor's departure for a fee of €60 million. Chelsea could provide Honest Ahanor with ample opportunities, and Xabi Alonso could play a key role in the 18-year-old’s development. Chelsea are said to have the financial resources to pay €60 million for Honest Ahanor.
Arsenal and Chelsea are monitoring Honest Ahanor's progress in Serie A for a potential transfer this summer. However, a transfer is considered highly improbable because, according to Nicolo Schira, Atalanta are set to offer Honest Ahanor a new contract. Atalanta aims to discourage interest from Chelsea and keep the player for at least one more season.
Arsenal and Chelsea are monitoring Honest Ahanor's progress in Serie A for a potential transfer this summer. However, a transfer is considered highly improbable because, according to Nicolo Schira, Atalanta are set to offer Honest Ahanor a new contract. Atalanta aims to discourage interest from Chelsea and keep the player for at least one more season.
Scouts from Chelsea have reportedly watched Honest Ahanor live in recent months. Chelsea could pursue a structured deal involving a loan spell to accelerate Honest Ahanor's development before integrating him into their first team. According to information provided to CaughtOffside by sources close to the agents industry, several Premier League clubs are closely monitoring Honest Ahanor's progress. Atalanta currently consider Honest Ahanor not for sale and prefer to keep him in Bergamo for at least another season.
Scouts from Chelsea have reportedly watched Honest Ahanor live in recent months. Chelsea could pursue a structured deal involving a loan spell to accelerate Honest Ahanor's development before integrating him into their first team. According to information provided to CaughtOffside by sources close to the agents industry, several Premier League clubs are closely monitoring Honest Ahanor's progress. Atalanta currently consider Honest Ahanor not for sale and prefer to keep him in Bergamo for at least another season.
Chelsea are closely monitoring the progress of Atalanta's Honest Ahanor amid competition from Manchester City, according to TEAMtalk.
Chelsea are closely monitoring the progress of Atalanta's Honest Ahanor amid competition from Manchester City, according to TEAMtalk.
Chelsea is prepared to offer a higher bid than Real Madrid to sign Honest Ahanor. The Atalanta Bergame player currently earns an annual salary of 930,000 euros. According to Transfermarkt, Honest Ahanor is valued at 25 million euros.
Chelsea is prepared to offer a higher bid than Real Madrid to sign Honest Ahanor. The Atalanta Bergame player currently earns an annual salary of 930,000 euros. According to Transfermarkt, Honest Ahanor is valued at 25 million euros.
Seventeen-year-old centre-back Honest Ahanor moved to Atalanta from Genoa in the summer for €20 million, a deal that made him the second-most expensive Italian player for his age. He has been scouted by clubs including Chelsea, who could make a €60 million approach for him next summer. Ahanor's contract with the Serie A club runs until June 30, 2028, and he has made 8 appearances in the current 2025/2026 Serie A season. His current market value is €20.00m, according to Transfermarkt.
Seventeen-year-old centre-back Honest Ahanor moved to Atalanta from Genoa in the summer for €20 million, a deal that made him the second-most expensive Italian player for his age. He has been scouted by clubs including Chelsea, who could make a €60 million approach for him next summer. Ahanor's contract with the Serie A club runs until June 30, 2028, and he has made 8 appearances in the current 2025/2026 Serie A season. His current market value is €20.00m, according to Transfermarkt.
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