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Juventus agree deal with Chelsea to sign Renato Veiga
Juventus are set to bolster their defensive ranks with the loan signing of Chelsea defender Renato Veiga until the end of the season.
The Serie A club has agreed to cover the Portugal international’s wages and will pay a loan fee of £3.8 million (€5 million). However, the deal does not include an option for Juventus to make the move permanent.
Veiga, 21, joined Chelsea last summer in a £12 million move from Swiss club Basel, but he has struggled to cement a regular role in Enzo Maresca’s squad. Primarily a centre-back, Veiga has grown frustrated with being deployed as a left-back, a position he played in Chelsea’s 5-0 FA Cup win against Morecambe.
This season, he has made just one Premier League start, accumulating only 177 minutes in the league, with most of his playing time coming in the UEFA Conference League.
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Loan deal for €5m loan fee until June, no buy option clause — and then player back to Chelsea at the end of June for Clubs’ World Cup.
Veiga, expected to play as CB at Juventus. pic.twitter.com/2D9tlQyjRE
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Despite being linked with a move to Borussia Dortmund earlier in the week, the deal collapsed, opening the door for Juventus to swoop in and secure his services. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca had reportedly urged Veiga to stay, stating, “If there is a player who just wants to play in one position, they’re going to struggle.”
However, with Veiga keen to stay in contention for Portugal’s squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the loan move to Juventus promises more playing opportunities.
The Italian giants hope Veiga will strengthen their defense as they continue their push for a successful Serie A campaign and Champions League qualification. Meanwhile, Chelsea views the loan as an opportunity for the young defender to gain valuable experience at the top level.