Chelsea Pursue Mathys Tel While Veiga’s Future Hangs in the Balance
Chelsea explore a move for Bayern Munich's Mathys Tel while Renato Veiga seeks a departure due to limited game time in his preferred position.
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The Times
Written by
Steve Worrell
Chelsea have reignited their interest in Bayern Munich's 19-year-old forward Mathys Tel, with the potential for a formal bid if Bayern signals willingness to negotiate. Meanwhile, Chelsea's Renato Veiga is pushing for a move, citing frustration at being played out of position under Enzo Maresca despite breaking into the Portugal national team. Chelsea have set a £29 million asking price for Veiga but are unwilling to consider loan offers. As Chelsea look to bolster their defense with injuries to Benoît Badiashile and Wesley Fofana, options like recalling Trevoh Chalobah or signing Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi are also on the table.
- Mathys Tel Interest: Chelsea approach Bayern Munich about Mathys Tel, who they inquired about last summer, though no swap deal involving Christopher Nkunku has been discussed.
- Renato Veiga’s Departure: Veiga, who has been used primarily as a left-back and midfielder, is pushing for a move to secure game time as a center-back ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- Chelsea’s Stance on Veiga: The club is open to selling Veiga for £29 million but will not permit a loan move, with Borussia Dortmund among the interested parties.
- Defensive Reinforcements: With injuries to key defenders, Chelsea are considering recalling Trevoh Chalobah or pursuing Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi.
- Enzo Maresca’s Philosophy: Maresca emphasizes positional versatility, highlighting its importance for both team needs and player development, despite Veiga’s desire to specialise.
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Steve Worrell
Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
