In the midst of the transfer season, Chelsea, led by Mauricio Pochettino, have turned their attention to Athletic Club's young prospect Aitor Paredes. With the departure of Íñigo Martínez to Barcelona last summer and Yeray's ongoing injuries, Paredes has emerged as an essential pillar in the defense of the Ernesto Valverde-led team.
At just 23 years old, Aitor Paredes has proven his worth since establishing himself as a regular in Athletic's starting XI. His meteoric rise has been underpinned by solid performances, culminating in a stunning goal against Sevilla last Thursday. This performance has not gone unnoticed in England, where Chelsea have expressed definite interest in signing the promising Spanish centre-back.
Aitor Paredes, new goal for Chelsea
According to reports from British soil, Chelsea scouts closely followed Paredes during the game at Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. The potential offer stands at €20 million, a figure that reflects both his defensive abilities and his prowess in front of the opposition goal.
Since making his first-team debut in 2022, Aitor Paredes has played 19 games in this edition of LaLiga, establishing himself as a key element in Valverde's tactical plan. Although Chelsea's interest is clear, there is uncertainty over Athletic Club's position regarding the potential sale of Paredes. There is speculation that any offer will be rejected this month, but the outlook could change next summer. Athletic's gem is in the spotlight and his future could lie in the Premier League.
