After overspending in previous window under owner Todd Boehly, Chelsea is making prudent moves this summer. The greatest addition for 2024 is the addition of Estevao Willian, a prospect from Palmeiras. He is the sort of high-upside, future superstar who might be a vital member of the team for many years to come. Chelsea is hoping that Renato Veiga, the standout from Euro 2024, has a similar profile.
But Chelsea aren't done yet. The Blues just acquired Guela Doue from Stade Rennais for a mere seven million euros, with an extra two million euros in add-ons to the Ligue 1 team, according to a report from Gianluca Di Marzio. The latest in a long line of gifted young defenders to grow with the French team before maybe returning to Chelsea as a seasoned star, Doue will go on loan from Chelsea to partner side Strasbourg.