Chelsea Signs Renato Veiga: A New Era Begins

Chelsea has signed Portuguese midfielder Renato Veiga from FC Basel on a seven-year contract with an additional one-year option. The transfer fee was not disclosed but is reported to be around 14 million euros ($15.26 million). Chelsea finished sixth in the Premier League last season.

Chelsea have secured the signing of Portuguese midfielder Renato Veiga from FC Basel, the club announced on Friday. The 20-year-old has signed a seven-year contract with an additional one-year option.

Although Chelsea did not disclose the transfer fee, British media estimate it to be around 14 million euros ($15.26 million).

Chelsea, who concluded the previous Premier League season in sixth position, are looking to bolster their squad for the upcoming season.

(With inputs from agencies.)