Chelsea in talks to sign Atalanta defender Ahanor
Summary
Chelsea is negotiating to sign defender Honest Ahanor from Atalanta. Atalanta is willing to sell him if Chelsea meets their 40 million euro asking price.Key Facts
- Chelsea is interested in Honest Ahanor, an 18-year-old defender who mainly plays left-back.
- Atalanta values Ahanor at 40 million euros (about £34.3 million).
- Ahanor joined Atalanta from Genoa last summer for 16 million euros plus 4 million euros in extra fees.
- He played 28 league games last season and appeared in a Champions League match.
- Ahanor was called up to the Italian national team for friendly games in May.
- Chelsea’s manager Xabi Alonso has been strengthening the team since July, including signing midfielder Morgan Rogers and players Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson.
- Chelsea recently won 3-2 against Fulham and will play Brighton next at home in the Premier League.
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