Julio Enciso Transfer from Brighton & Hove Albion to Chelsea
Tuttomercato reports on Strasbourg's plans to develop Julio Enciso's talent in Ligue 1 before a possible transfer to Chelsea. Strasbourg plans to develop Julio Enciso's talent in Ligue 1 before a possible transfer to Chelsea. The relationship between the clubs, linked by BlueCo, facilitates future operations.
Team Talk reports on Chelsea's successful agreement with Brighton for Julio Enciso. Chelsea have secured a deal with Brighton for Julio Enciso as part of a double agreement. Any fears over his medical have been allayed.
Chelsea intended to acquire Julio Enciso from Brighton and loan him to Strasbourg for a season. However, the operation fell through due to medical reasons as BlueCo decided to withdraw its offer. Julio Enciso is currently out due to a knee operation and will remain with Brighton.
Julio Enciso is set to transfer from Brighton & Hove Albion to Strasbourg, eventually becoming a Chelsea player. BlueCo, the owners of both Chelsea and Strasbourg, have finalized an agreement with Brighton for Enciso's acquisition. Enciso is expected to spend the upcoming season at Strasbourg before transitioning to Chelsea next summer. It has been reported that the player has agreed to an initial five-year contract with Chelsea, spanning from 2026 to 2031, with a provision for an additional 12 months. Sources indicate that Brighton will receive €20m (£17m) including add-ons, though other reports suggest the fee is closer to £20m (€23m). Enciso is scheduled to undergo a medical examination with BlueCo in London today prior to signing his new contract and being officially announced as a player for both Strasbourg and Chelsea. TEAMtalk has learned that Roma expressed interest in securing the 27-cap Paraguay international after being turned down by Jadon Sancho, but BlueCo executives managed to finalize the deal first.
Julio Enciso is set for a medical today ahead of a transfer to Chelsea owners BlueCo. After an immediate move to Strasbourg, Enciso is viewed as a Chelsea signing, with plans for him to join Chelsea until June 2031. Enciso has shown promise at Brighton and impressed on loan at Ipswich Town last season. He can play as a central attacking midfielder or out wide. The move to Strasbourg is strategic for further development before joining Chelsea.
An agreement has been reached between Brighton and BlueCo, owner of Chelsea and Strasbourg, for the definitive transfer of Julio Enciso. The Blues will buy Julio Enciso, who will then be loaned to Strasbourg for the season. Julio Enciso was not in the plans of Fabian Hurzeler for the current season and intends to revive his career with Liam Rosenior.
Chelsea have shown great interest in Julio Enciso, who has displayed immense potential with his performances for Paraguay in the Copa America. Enciso's pricetag could rise to as high as €60 million if he continues his form in the tournament, with a number of major European clubs said to be interested.
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