SM
Arsenal vs. Juventus: 4 hrs 45 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
Collect News Data

Chelsea transfer news: Barcelona forward completes move to Stamford Bridge

:Headline: Chelsea transfer news: Barcelona forward completes move to Stamford Bridge:
Chelsea announce the signing of Barcelona forward Marc Guiu on a long-term contract.
Sports Mole

Chelsea have confirmed that they have signed Barcelona forward Marc Guiu on a long-term contract.

In recent weeks, the Blues have been facilitating incomings and outgoings in order to meet the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules for the latest accounting period, which closed on Sunday.

Tosin Adarabioyo and Omari Kellyman have arrived from Fulham and Aston Villa respectively, with Ian Maatsen moving to the latter for an alleged fee of £37.5m.

At a time when Chelsea hope to have met all the relevant criteria, they have moved to announce that the acquisition of Guiu has also been finalised.

Co-owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital are said to have jumped at the opportunity to activate the 18-year-old's €6m (£5.1m), handing him a contract until 2029 with the option of a further 12 months.

Guiu comments on Chelsea move

While Guiu is leaving a club in Barcelona that he has represented since 2013, the teenager has revealed that he is 'fulfilling a dream' by moving to a Premier League club.

He told the club's official website: "It's an immense joy to sign for Chelsea and I struggled to sleep ahead of the journey here because I was so excited.

"Ever since I was small, it was my dream to play in the Premier League. Now I have the opportunity to come here to Chelsea and I will work my hardest to be successful for the club."

Guiu added that he must now take time to adapt to his new surroundings, it being revealed that an interview through the club's official media streams was given through a translator.

The youngster added: "I think what's most important [to start with] is that I adapt to my surroundings, which I'm sure will be easy, and then of course I want to win the Champions League and the Premier League for Chelsea.

"On a personal level, I want to help the team as much as I can by scoring lots of goals and I want to become the best centre forward in the world."

Reports have indicated that there are currently no plans for Guiu to go out on loan, with assurances provided that he can first try to prove himself during pre-season.

Nevertheless, it naturally remains a possibility courtesy of just seven appearances and 182 minutes having come in a Barcelona senior shirt.

Guiu dramatically scored within the first minute of his debut, netting the decisive goal against Athletic Bilbao, while he also got on the scoresheet in a Champions League encounter against Royal Antwerp towards the end of 2023.

That said, the Spain Under-19 international has no first-team action under his belt from the second weekend of March onwards, highlighting his lack of experience since graduating from the La Masia academy. body check tags ::

amp_article__547192 : Collect and Make Data not in DataBase  : 
last updated article - 2024-07-05 17:08:09:
html db last update - 2024-07-05 17:08:09 :

ex - 7200 : read : write cache and make html

Click here for more stories about Marc Guiu

Click here for more stories about Chelsea

Share this article now:
BM
Read Next:
Medical passed: Chelsea 'on brink' of striker signing
>


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!
Read more about Marc Guiu Omari Kellyman Ian Maatsen Todd Boehly Football
Follow @SportsMole for the latest breaking news stories, and follow @sm_headlines to get every headline from Sports Mole
Recommended Next on SM
Medical passed: Chelsea 'on brink' of striker signing
"Arsenal have got people in mind" - When could Edu's replacement be hired?
Not again! Chelsea boss Maresca reveals new injury to James ahead of Leicester game
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante receives Saudi Arabia offer?

Page options

Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool119112161528
2Manchester CityMan City117222213923
3Chelsea115422113819
4Arsenal115421812619
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest115421510519
6Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton115421915419
7Fulham115331613318
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
9Aston Villa115331717018
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1151523131016
11Brentford115152222016
12Bournemouth114341515015
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd114341212015
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Leicester CityLeicester112451421-710
16Everton112451017-710
17Ipswich TownIpswich111551222-108
18Crystal Palace11146815-77
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves111371627-116
20Southampton11119721-144
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

history www

Preview: Leicester vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups

1

PL

Man United 'planning stunning swap deal' for Inter's prolific striker Martinez

2

MU

Preview: West Brom vs. Norwich - prediction, team news, lineups

NEW

3

PW

Preview: Stevenage vs. Leyton Orient - prediction, team news, lineups

NEW

4

PS

James blow, Palmer decision, Lavia to start? Chelsea predicted XI against Leicester

5

JB

Cooper's attacking crisis: Leicester predicted XI against Chelsea

6

CA

Leicester vs. Chelsea: Head-to-head record and past meetings

NEW

7

LV

Preview: Man City vs. Spurs - prediction, team news, lineups

8

PM

Sporting 'bracing themselves' for Man United bid for £83m star

9

S'

Courtois, Rodrygo, Alaba updates: Real Madrid injury news vs. Leganes

10

CR


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .