Chelsea is looking for a new center back

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30/08/26 15:00:00

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**Chelsea** has reached an agreement on personal terms with **Honest Anahor**, an 18-year-old central defender from **Atalanta**, to finalize his incorporation. A classic move in the **Chelsea's transfer market**.

The London club is negotiating the final details with the Italian club to settle the transfer of the youth international after receiving approval from coach Xabi Alonso.

🚨🔵 Exclusive story, confirmed: Chelsea are now advancing in club to club talks for Honest Ahanor from Atalanta.

Personal terms agreed with Honest and good relationship between clubs after Palestra deal.#CFC are on it, deciding on potential future pathway for Honest. pic.twitter.com/CrWPRIJtmi

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 26, 2026

The deal between Chelsea and Atalanta for Honest Anahor

Discussions between clubs are progressing smoothly after previously completing the sale of Palestra to Stamford Bridge during this transfer window. **Chelsea** accelerated formal negotiations to preempt Brighton, a team that had **two offers** for the center-back rejected during this summer window.

At **18 years old**, Anahor has played **35 official matches** with **Atalanta**'s first team, with **28 appearances** in Serie A and **9 games** in the UEFA Champions League. The British sports management sees the defender as an addition for both the present and future of the defense.

Anahor's fit in Xabi Alonso's system

Coach Xabi Alonso has given the green light to the signing to integrate the Italian into his **three center-back** tactical system. The player's versatility allows him to cover the left profile of the defensive line in the team's rotation.

**Atalanta**'s board is evaluating the formal proposal sent from London after holding onto the player during the initial months of the market. The sale will be the second direct operation between both entities in the current transfer window.

The executives of **Chelsea** and the board of **Atalanta** will hold a virtual meeting in the next 24 hours. In that meeting, both parties plan to finalize the transfer fee and authorize the center-back's trip to London for a medical examination before the market closes.

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