Chelsea agrees to sign Honest Ahanor from Atalanta for 48 million euros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 9:55 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Chelsea has reached an agreement to acquire 18-year-old Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor for a package worth 48 million euros. The deal includes add-ons and performance bonuses. Due to current squad limitations, Chelsea plans to loan the Italy international to Crystal Palace. Ahanor is scheduled to travel for medical testing tomorrow to finalize the transition to London. This transaction follows the recent sale of Marco Palestra from Atalanta to Chelsea. Crystal Palace must address existing loan regulations regarding Chelsea players, as Axel Disasi is already currently on loan at the club.
- •Chelsea agreed to pay 48 million euros for Honest Ahanor.
- •Ahanor is expected to undergo medical tests tomorrow.
- •Crystal Palace is the destination for Ahanor on a loan agreement.
- •Premier League rules limit Crystal Palace to two loans from one club.
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Atalanta defender Ahanor to Chelsea for €48m then Crystal Palace loan agreement
"Atalanta will sell Honest Ahanor to Chelsea for €48m including add-ons, but the Italy international should then be loaned out to Crystal Palace.The agreement for the sale of the 18-year-old talent w...
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