Fabrizio Romano reveals “here we go” for Chelsea to complete £40m transfer

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on the £40m transfer of Atalanta wonderkid Honest Ahanor, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The versatile 18-year-old, who can play left-back, centre-back, or in midfield, looks set to complete a move to Stamford Bridge, with Romano then hinting at a loan move to follow next.

See below for details as Romano has posted on X about how advanced this is, with Chelsea set to make a decision on the next step that would be best for Ahanor and his development, which perhaps seems unlikely to involve an immediate first-team role in Xabi Alonso’s side…

“EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea reach verbal agreement with Atalanta to sign 18 year old defender Honest Ahanor, here we go! Deal in the region of £40m package with details to be sorted, paperwork being prepared and authorization to travel. CFC to decide best pathway for Honest soon,” Romano posted.

Who is Chelsea transfer target Honest Ahanor?

Ahanor is clearly not the biggest name just yet, as he has just one full season of senior first-team under his belt with Atalanta, but he’s a huge prospect.

The Italy international, who already has two senior caps to his name, was previously on the books at Genoa before moving to Atalanta just last summer.

A year later and he’s already on the move again, with Chelsea clearly prepared to invest pretty big money in him considering his lack of experience.