After Premier League other competitors have strengthened, Chelsea are finally close to their first signing of the summer. In the early morning of June 29th, Beijing time, the latest news from well-known transfer expert Romano was that Chelsea and Leeds United had reached a complete agreement on the transfer of Rafinha. Leeds United accepted Chelseaβs offer of up to 65 million pounds. Quotation.
Romano revealed that the transfer fee of 65 million pounds includes floating bonuses, the main part of which is paid in cash, and the two clubs have already reached an agreement. Chelsea are now negotiating personal terms with Raphinha's agent Deco. Deco played for Chelsea during his playing days. This will be a crucial step in completing the transfer.
Previously, Rafinha also received the attention of Barcelona and Arsenal . Arsenal even met with Leeds United in the past few hours and made a new verbal offer, which was rejected. Barcelona also called Leeds United again but were unable to match Chelsea's offer for Raphinha. If nothing else, Chelsea will have the last laugh in the battle for Rafinha.
Raphinha, who was born in 1996, serves as a winger. In October 2020, Leeds United spent 18.6 million euros in transfer fees to bring him from Ligue 1 Rennes to the Premier League. Last season, Raphinha contributed 11 goals and 3 assists in 36 appearances for Leeds United. He is also the current active international player of the Brazilian men's football team . Rafinha is worth up to 45 million euros in the German "Transfer Market".
After the introduction of Rafinha, Chelsea will also fully pursue Manchester City winger Sterling . French winger Dembele, whose contract with Barcelona is about to expire, is also one of the goals of the Blues. Next season, Chelsea's striker is expected to undergo a complete upgrade.
