Chelsea agree to sign Atalanta's Ahanor, with Palace loan for this season

Author: AyobamiPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Chelsea agree to sign Atalanta's Ahanor, with Palace loan for this season

Chelsea signed defender Honest Ahanor from Atalanta for a reported £40 million, but the 18-year-old will spend this season on loan at Crystal Palace. Ahanor made 22 league appearances for Atalanta last season and recently debuted for the Italian national team. During his loan at Palace, he will provide cover for Chadi Riad, who is recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

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