Chelsea announce Ahanor for 2027 after Palace and Atalanta deals

Chelsea have confirmed teenage defender Honest Ahanor will join the club in 2027. The Atalanta player first completes a loan at Crystal Palace before moving to Stamford Bridge. Both clubs announced him on the same day as part of the workaround to get the deal done. Ahanor is rated highly and will spend the next season or two in England before linking up with Chelsea full time.