Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Widely reportedFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 31 Aug 2026
Ahanor to Palace via Atalanta loan, Chelsea move in 2027
Crystal Palace found a clever loophole to land Honest Ahanor despite loan limits.
H. Ahanor
player
Player
Honest Ahanor
Current club
Atalanta
Linked club
Crystal Palace
Reported fee
€48m to Chelsea
What happened. Atalanta will loan Honest Ahanor directly to Crystal Palace for this season, with a move to Chelsea expected next summer.
- Atalanta's financial stability and rapport with Chelsea enable the deal.
- Premier League rules limit clubs to one loan per season from another club.
- Ahanor won't officially become a Chelsea player until 2027.
Ahanor will join Palace immediately, with Chelsea securing his permanent transfer later.
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