Chelsea has signed Renato Veiga, making him their fifth summer acquisition.

Renato Veiga, a promising 20-year-old, has officially become the newest addition to the Chelsea squad. The Blues have confirmed the signing of the versatile player from FC Basel, with a seven-year contract and the possibility of extending it for another year. This marks the fifth signing of the summer for Chelsea, following the arrivals of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Omari Kellyman, Marc Guiu, and Tosin Adarabioyo from Leicester, Aston Villa, Barcelona, and Fulham respectively.

The negotiations between Chelsea and FC Basel have been ongoing for several weeks, but it's now been confirmed that Veiga will join the Blues for a fee of approximately £12 million. The youngster has been on the radar of other Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Wolves, but it seems that it was Chelsea who ultimately secured his signature.

Veiga, who is highly rated in his home country of Portugal, can play as a centre-back, left-back, or as a defensive midfielder. He is expected to join the first-team squad for pre-season training under the guidance of Enzo Maresca in the coming days. Veiga expressed his excitement about joining Chelsea, stating that it's the biggest club in England for him and he can't wait to get started.

Born in Lisbon, Veiga spent his early years in Sporting's academy before going on loan to Bundesliga side Augsburg in January 2023. He then made the move to FC Basel last summer and quickly caught the attention of Chelsea with his impressive performances in Switzerland. He made 26 appearances in all competitions last season and was a key player in their success.

On the international stage, Veiga has been an integral part of Portugal's U21 team, helping them win all six of their European Championship qualifiers. This has further solidified his potential and attracted interest from top clubs like Chelsea. With his talent and determination, Veiga is sure to make a significant impact at Stamford Bridge.

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