LONDON, UK. BlueCo secures Julio Enciso in strategic multi-club move. Not a sign of a changing world of football, BlueCo (owner of Chelsea and Strasbourg) have agreed to sign 21-year-old Paraguayan midfielder Julio Enciso from Brighton and Hove Albion for around 15-20 million euros. BlueCo secures and agreed to transfer arrangements with Brighton given that less than two years ago they signed on Enciso, and quite commonly in business is 15th transfer completed with Brighton since BlueCo bought Chelsea in 2022.
Financial Maneuvering and Strategic Loan
Enciso will be playing in the French Ligue 1 with a real club in Strasbourg. However, he will presumably be going to Chelsea at some stage in the future. This next transfer is furthering BlueCo’s intention to work within Financial Fair Play and develop youth talent under their multi-club ownership. Brighton head coach Fabian Hürzeler commented on the talks about the transfer of Enciso. “There are rumours and talks, but nothing has been done.”
Enciso’s Journey and Injury Challenges
In July 2022, Brighton signed Enciso as the international player. Brighton had wanted him to progress more quickly in terms of development and progression. However, his knee injury disrupted their plans last season. He finally started to play for Ipswich Town in the second half of the 2024-25. He gained two goals and three assists in 13 appearances. However, the season ended with the relegation of Ipswich to the EFL Championship.
BlueCo have agreed a £20M deal with Brighton to sign Julio Enciso. 🔵✨
The plan is for him to start at Strasbourg, with Chelsea seeing him as a long-term addition. pic.twitter.com/buhZvd6Krt
— Transfer News (@TransfersLlVE) August 21, 2025
BlueCo’s Broader Vision Future Plans
BlueCo is replicating ownership models where clubs will develop young talent within their ownership. BlueCo has utilised Strasbourg as a development club, mimicking elements from other City Group’s ownership and development approach. Insiders that have information that Enciso seems to be a Chelsea player for long term. But when he plays at Stamford Bridge will hinge on his performances during his loan period in France.
Future Plans
This acquisition demonstrates BlueCo’s ambitions with their recruitment strategy. Moreover, they have spent in excess of £250 million buy players who have only played for Brighton & Hove Albion. The rationale for Chelsea‘s Enciso transfer represents a calculated risk on his potential return on investment. Moreover, as another tactical manoeuvre to deepen and diversify the multi-club model.