Genoa’s Honest Ahanor had been close to joining Atalanta but Chelsea have tried to make a late move for the teenager.
The 17-year-old made six Serie A appearances last season and sparkled in that short space of time, coming up with key performances in important games under Patrick Vieira.
Therefore it’s no surprise that major clubs are keen on the left-back and TuttoAtalanta report Chelsea have attempted an ‘aggressive’ approach to sign the teenager, snatching him from La Dea’s clutches.
The Blues arrived during a decisive stage in Atalanta’s move for Ahanor. The newspaper believe that it wasn’t just a simple enquiry but a ‘decisive thrust’.
The Bergamo club responded to Chelsea’s pressure quickly and sealed a deal yesterday. It seen as a show of strength from Ivan Juric’s side, who offered an appealing project to the talented full-back.
Ahanor’s stance about the move to Atalanta proved key as despite the insistence from Chelsea, he only had the intention of moving to La Dea.