Tom Weber
Tom Weber
Updated: 20 Aug 2025 15:07 BST
4 min read
Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
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Chelsea and Villarreal are closing in on an agreement for the transfer of Renato Veiga, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Portugal international is set to depart Stamford Bridge after just 12 months. Signed in a bargain deal from Basel last summer, Veiga was seen as a low-risk transfer.
Things haven't quite worked out for the 22-year-old, even though he showed himself to be a reliable player for the Blues. However, Veiga wants to be a regular starter at centre-back rather than a back-up left-back, and this is why he joined Juventus on loan in January.
He is now expected to leave permanently, and LaLiga side Villarreal have been in talks with him and Chelsea over the past week. According to Fabrizio Romano, Veiga already has an agreement on personal terms with the Champions League participants.
However, the two clubs have yet to reach an agreement on the fee, with Chelsea said to be holding out for a fee in the region of €30 million. Progress is being made, though.
Villarreal close in on Veiga deal
Romano reports that fresh talks are taking place between Villarreal and Chelsea. The Spanish side's most recent offer has clocked in at around €24 million plus add-ons.
The two clubs are clearly not far apart in their valuation of Veiga, so it seems that a deal is expected to be struck eventually. Selling the defender would bring in vital funds.
Renato Veiga
© IMAGO - Renato Veiga
Chelsea are still trying to add Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho to their side, but they need to complete outgoings before being able to finalise these two arrivals.
Talks are currently taking place with RB Leipzig and Bayern for Christopher Nkunku, while Aston Villa have expressed an interest in Nicolas Jackson. There are plenty more players who are expected to leave Chelsea before Deadline Day.
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