Chelsea star heads to Italy to finalize transfer as Blues eye target with release clause

Chelsea defender Renato Veiga has traveled to Italy to finalize his loan move to Juventus, amid news that Blues target Dean Huijsen has a release clause in his Bournemouth contract.

Veiga joined Chelsea just last summer in a £12 million (€14.3m / $14.9m) transfer from FC Basel after impressing during his time at the Swiss club.

However, after making only 18 appearances for Chelsea, the Portuguese defender is set to depart temporarily. Veiga has grown increasingly frustrated with his lack of Premier League minutes and his deployment as a left-back by manager Enzo Maresca, despite his preference to play as a center-back.

Borussia Dortmund had submitted a loan offer for Veiga on January 17, but Juventus ultimately secured the deal. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on X (formerly Twitter) that Veiga flew to Turin overnight to undergo a medical and complete the move.

The loan agreement with Juventus does not include an option or obligation to buy, ensuring that Veiga will return to Chelsea at the end of the season. In exchange, Chelsea will receive €5 million (£4.2m / $5.2m) from the Italian club.

The plan is for Veiga to gain regular game time as a center-back with Juventus to further his development. Chelsea hopes that the 21-year-old will return to West London next season better prepared to compete for a starting role under Maresca.