RB Leipzig agree deal to sign 20yo Chelsea striker
August 29, 2026 01:59
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, RB Leipzig have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign 20-year-old striker Marc Guiu. The Spanish forward is reported to be travelling to Germany for a medical and is expected to sign a long-term deal with the Bundesliga club.
EyeFootball reports the transfer fee is about £15 million. Napoli had shown interest in Guiu but Leipzig moved ahead in the race for his signature.
KEY CONTEXT
- Marc Guiu is a former Barcelona academy player who has been a peripheral member of Chelsea's squad over the past two seasons.
- Chelsea have been actively reshaping their forward line this week; Guiu is described as the fourth striker to depart the club in the span of days, following Nicolas Jackson, Liam Delap and David Datro Fofana.
- The summer transfer window closes on September 1, 2026, and the Blues may still make further changes before that deadline.
WHY IT MATTERS
- If completed, the move will add a young attacking option to RB Leipzig’s roster while continuing a notable turnover of forwards at Chelsea.
- The structure of the deal—no buy-back clause for Chelsea but a significant sell-on percentage—signals Chelsea’s intent to retain a financial interest in Guiu’s future transfers rather than a short-term repurchase option.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Confirmation of the transfer depends on the outcome of Guiu’s medical in Germany and the signing of his contract, which is reported to be for five years but not yet finalized.
- Any additional arrivals or exits for Chelsea before the September 1 window deadline could further change the club’s attacking department.
KEY FACTS
- Reported agreement between RB Leipzig and Chelsea for Marc Guiu.
- Fee reported to be around £15 million.
- Guiu, aged 20, is travelling to Germany for a medical and is expected to sign a five-year deal.
- Chelsea reportedly do not have a buy-back clause; they have secured a sell-on clause.
- Guiu is the fourth Chelsea striker to leave this week after Nicolas Jackson, Liam Delap and David Datro Fofana.