Renato Veiga Set for Juventus Loan After Limited Chelsea Role
Chelsea’s Renato Veiga has agreed to a January loan move to Juventus, with the Serie A club paying €5m for the versatile 21-year-old defender.
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The Metro
Written by
Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Signed for £12m from Basel last summer, Renato Veiga struggled for game time under Enzo Maresca, managing only 177 Premier League minutes. Despite excelling in different positions, including left-back, Chelsea have sanctioned his loan to Juventus without a buy option, offering Veiga a chance to play regularly as a center-back in Turin. His exit signals Chelsea’s continued squad adjustments, with other players like Cesare Casadei and Ben Chilwell also linked with departures.
- Loan Details:
- Juventus will pay €5m for a season-long loan without an option to buy.
- Veiga’s Struggles:
- Limited to backup roles, he gained minutes primarily in the Conference League and FA Cup.
- Versatility Praised:
- Played multiple positions at Chelsea, earning his first Portugal national team call-up.
- Future Uncertain:
- Veiga joins a growing list of players potentially leaving Stamford Bridge in January, including Casadei and Chilwell.
- Juventus Opportunity:
- Expected to play as a center-back, Veiga aims to make an impact with the Serie A giants.
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Written by
Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Co-founder of The1905Club. A life long Chelsea fan and season ticket holder for over twenty years. Now residing in Poland, this doesn't stop Tosh from watching every minute of every game.
