Renato Veiga Set for Move as Villarreal Bid Sparks Exit Talk at Chelsea

Chelsea defender Renato Veiga is edging closer to a Stamford Bridge exit after Villarreal submitted a formal bid, though the offer falls short of Chelsea’s €40 million valuation for the Portuguese international, the 22-year-old, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Juventus, has been excluded from Chelsea’s squad and is keen on a move, with Villarreal emerging as a surprise suitor after Atletico Madrid’s interest faded. Despite Veiga’s willingness to join the La Liga side, negotiations remain complicated, with Chelsea holding firm on their asking price and Villarreal facing financial constraints due to an ongoing defensive injury crisis.

While Villarreal lead the race, Borussia Dortmund have re-entered the picture as a potential destination, having previously agreed terms with Veiga last summer before he joined Chelsea. However, Dortmund consider the €40 million fee “expensive” and may only pursue the deal if Chelsea lower their demands. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich had shown interest but are now prioritizing other targets, leaving Veiga’s future uncertain as the transfer window nears its close. Chelsea remain determined to offload the defender, with Axel Disasi also on the market, as they look to recoup funds for future signings. An update is expected in the coming days, with Villarreal likely needing to improve their offer to secure the deal.

Sources: Fabrizio Romano, Sky Germany, OneFootball.