Chelsea sign player that can play left-back, centre-back and midfield

Renato Veiga
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Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Chelsea have made another summer transfer signing.

Chelsea have snapped up 20-year-old Portuguese talent Renato Veiga from Switzerland side FC Basel, who can play multiple positions.

Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “Exclusive: Chelsea agree deal to sign Portuguese talent Renato Veiga from FC Basel!

“2003 born left footed versatile defender/midfielder set to leave Basel training camp to join Chelsea. Package will be worth €14m, personal terms agreed. Here we go.”

He added: “There will be NO sell-on clause or add-ons. Veiga will undergo medical and sign in the next hours, deal done. Key detail: Chelsea see him playing as left back, centre back and midfielder.”

Veiga has made 36 senior appearances so far in his career, 13 for Augsburg in the Bundesliga 2022/23 season and a further 23 for Basel last term. He scored two goals and made an assist in the Swiss league last season.