Villarreal Close to Signing Chelsea's Renato Veiga for €30 Million

- Villarreal is on the verge of acquiring Chelsea defender Renato Veiga for €30 million after sources confirmed the impending transfer. Veiga, 22, is set to leave Chelsea after a brief stint at the club.

Villarreal Close to Signing Chelsea's Renato Veiga for €30 Million

Villarreal is nearing the acquisition of Chelsea defender Renato Veiga for a reported fee of €30 million, sources disclosed. Veiga, 22, joined Chelsea last year for around €14 million from Basel but struggled for playtime, leading to a loan spell at Juventus.

Transfer Details

The deal involves an initial payment of €25 million, with an additional €5 million in potential add-ons. A sell-on clause is also part of the agreement, making Veiga Chelsea's 11th outbound player this summer.

Player Performance

Veiga made 18 appearances for Chelsea, notably scoring twice in Conference League matches. He was a substitute in Portugal's Nations League Final victory against Spain in June.