Chelsea Set to Loan Renato Veiga Amid Interest from Juventus and Dortmund
Chelsea are open to a loan move for Renato Veiga, with Juventus and Borussia Dortmund leading the race to secure the versatile defender's signature.
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The Times
Written by
Steve Worrell
Chelsea defender Renato Veiga, signed from Basel last summer, is set to leave on loan with Juventus and Borussia Dortmund both keen to secure his services. The 21-year-old, valued at £29 million, seeks more regular game time and a chance to solidify his place in Portugal’s national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Veiga prefers playing as a center-back, his position for Portugal, after being used in various roles at Chelsea. The decision on his future is expected imminently.
- Veiga’s Chelsea Journey:
- Signed from Basel for £12 million last summer, Veiga has made 18 appearances but only one Premier League start.
- He has been utilized in multiple roles, including left-back and midfield, but prefers playing as a center-back.
- Interest from Top Clubs:
- Juventus and Borussia Dortmund are competing for Veiga, with Juventus proposing a loan deal with an option to buy.
- Two Premier League clubs have also shown interest.
- Portugal National Team Ambitions:
- Veiga broke into Portugal’s national team as a center-back under Roberto Martínez and wants consistent game time to secure his spot for the 2026 World Cup.
- Chelsea’s Stance:
- While initially setting a £29 million price tag, Chelsea are willing to consider a loan deal to accommodate Veiga’s desire for regular playtime.
- Veiga was left out of Chelsea’s recent match against Wolves for "technical reasons," signaling an imminent move.
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Written by
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.
