TransferFootball ItaliaUnverified sourceVia Fabrizio Romano· 1 Sept 2026
Chelsea seal Ahanor deal, loan to Palace
Chelsea confirm signing of Italian teen Honest Ahanor, who heads to Crystal Palace on loan.
H. Ahanor
player
Player
Honest Ahanor
Position
Defender
From
Atalanta
To
Chelsea
Fee
€48m including add-ons
What happened. Chelsea have officially signed Italian international Honest Ahanor from Atalanta, with the defender joining in 2027 after a loan spell at Crystal Palace.
- Ahanor made 35 appearances for Atalanta last season.
- He earned two senior Italy caps in June.
- Loan to Crystal Palace expected to be confirmed today.
“Chelsea has agreed a deal to sign Italian international Honest Ahanor from Serie A side Atalanta, with the defender officially joining in 2027.”
— Chelsea statement
Ahanor will spend the 2026-27 season on loan at Crystal Palace before joining Chelsea.
Read the full story at Football Italia →
ChelseaMore to read
Football.London
Chelsea find clever way around Premier League rules with £40m transfer agreement reached
CaughtOffside
Fabrizio Romano reveals “here we go” for Chelsea to complete £40m transfer
BBC Sport
Chelsea in talks to sign Atalanta defender Ahanor
CaughtOffside
‘Chelsea are now advancing’: Romano drops exciting update as Blues closing in on new signing; personal terms agreed
