Chelsea agree Ahanor deal after Palace loan

Chelsea have confirmed teenage defender Honest Ahanor will join the club in 2027. The Atalanta player is heading to Crystal Palace on loan first, then making the permanent move to Stamford Bridge the following season. The BBC reports the two clubs have agreed the arrangement. Ahanor is still a young player but Chelsea have moved early to tie down the full-back as part of their long-term planning at the back.