Since joining Stamford Bridge from Basel in 2024, the Portuguese struggled to settle in West London and found game time limited. In January 2025, he spent a short-term loan at Serie A giants Juventus.According to The Standard, Villarreal have agreed to pay €30 million (£26m/$35m) to the Blues for his transfer.
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The report adds that Chelsea have included a sell-on clause in the deal. Veiga is now set to be unveiled as Villarreal’s record-signing.
Veiga becomes the 11th Chelsea player to leave Stamford Bridge this summer. The Blues are still looking to offload Christopher Nkunku as they pursue Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig. Chelsea will next face West Ham in the Premier League on Friday.