Renato Veiga passed a medical examination at Chelsea. The London club is expected to announce the transfer soon.

Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign versatile Basel star Renato Veiga. Ahead of a proposed €14m (£11.8m), the 20-year-old began his medical with Chelsea on Monday and is expected to be confirmed as a new signing later this week.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed why Chelsea are signing Basel's Renato Veiga.

Renato Veiga is on his way to Chelsea in a €14-15m move from FC Basel. He’s seen as someone who can play centre-back, left-back or defensive midfield, so he covers a lot of positions. Chelsea see Veiga as a talent with huge potential, and available for a cheap price. He’s the perfect profile for what they wanted and needed. There are no add-ons or sell-on [clause] because Chelsea preferred to agree on €14m fixed fee believing it was a good deal for them. Veiga joined Basel from Sporting CP last summer and he made 26 appearances in all competitions for the Swiss side during the 2023-24 season. He scored two goals and provided one assist. The Portugal U21 international is expected to remain with Chelsea next campaign, although he could join sister club Strasbourg on loan.

Chelsea continues to strengthen for the new season and has reached an agreement with Basel for the transfer of Renato Veiga to Enzo Maresca's team. The agreement does not include resale percentages or bonuses. The talented Portuguese player will undergo medical examinations shortly.

Chelsea is showing interest in Renato Veiga.

The London team secures the services of the promising 20-year-old Portuguese center-back. His price is around 14 million euros.

Chelsea have agreed a deal with FC Basel to sign 20-year-old Renato Veiga. The transfer fee is €14 million, with no bonuses or sell-on percentage included. Personal terms have already been agreed. The player will be part of Chelsea's first team next season.