Chelsea’s parent company, BlueCo, have now secured an agreement to sign Julio Enciso from Brighton & Hove Albion this summer.
According to a report by the BBC, Julio Enciso will join RC Strasbourg this summer, but the 21-year-old Premier League talent will move to Chelsea next year after the agreement between BlueCo and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Enciso is highly rated in the Premier League, and he should prove to be a quality long-term acquisition for Chelsea. The Blues have had a very eventful transfer window, signing multiple players already. Having qualified for the UEFA Champions League, they aim to compete both in Europe and domestically.
Last season, they had an impressive campaign under Enzo Maresca, winning the UEFA Europa Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. The upcoming season promises to test their ability to fight for major trophies. Chelsea now have a talented squad and a quality manager, leaving no reason why they cannot compete at the highest level.
Chelsea move will excite Enciso
For Julio Enciso, the move to Chelsea will be a massive step forward in his career. He will hope to establish himself as an important player for the Blues next year, but for now, regular minutes at RC Strasbourg will be crucial for his development. If the 21-year-old manages to impress in Ligue 1, he will significantly increase his chances of earning a first-team role at Chelsea, who have tracked him for a long time.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are desperate to return to the very top of English football, having not consistently fought for trophies in recent years. Their ambitious transfer business clearly reflects that intent. If they can add more depth to their attacking unit, they will give themselves a strong chance to compete against the likes of Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool this season.
It will be interesting to see whether Enzo Maresca can guide them back to dominance at the highest level once again. As for Julio Enciso, he has the technical attributes to do well in France, and it remains to be seen whether he can hit the ground running.
The Parguayan playmaker could be a key player for RC Strasbourg this season, and he will look to help them improve in the final third. The 21-year-old will help them create scoring chances, and he will look to find the back of the net as well.