TransferFootball ItaliaUnverified sourceVia Fabrizio Romano· 27 Aug 2026
Chelsea agree €48m deal for Atalanta's Ahanor
Chelsea have struck a deal for teenage defender Honest Ahanor, but he may not play for them this season.


H. Ahanor
player
Player
Honest Ahanor
Position
Central defender
From
Atalanta
To
Chelsea
Fee
€48m including bonuses
What happened. Chelsea have agreed to buy Honest Ahanor from Atalanta for a package worth around €48m, with final details on bonuses being worked out.
- Ahanor may be loaned out this season, possibly to Brighton.
- He is an 18-year-old Italy international with 28 Serie A appearances.
- Atalanta bought him for €16m last summer, making a big profit.
Ahanor could be loaned out to gain experience before joining Chelsea's squad.
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