Confirmed: La Liga forward wants to join Chelsea over staying at current club
According to sources in Spain, Barcelona attacker Marc Guiu has chosen to join Chelsea despite the La Liga team offering him a new deal.
The Blues were reportedly in advanced talks over a move for Guiu, who has a €6 million release clause in his contract, according to a report on Monday.
It’s unclear if Guiu is the striker Chelsea is looking for to battle with Nicolas Jackson, or if they will try to bring in another attacker.
Guiu chooses Chelsea
The Blues have been linked with a host of names as they look to add another striker to their squad, with the likes of Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran and Samu Omorodion of Atletico Madrid strongly linked with moves to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea reportedly had three bids turned down for Omorodion and it now appears they have turned their attention to Guiu.
Marca journalist Luis Rojo has reported the 18-year-old has decided to join Chelsea after turning down Barcelona’s offer of a new contract.
He took to X.com and said:
“Agreement closed and decision made: Marc Guiu will soon sign for Chelsea who will pay the 6 million termination clause. Barça offered him 2M gross plus variables, the English tripled the offer. More in @Marca.
Guiu came through Barcelona’s famous La Masia academy and broke into the first team under Xavi, making seven appearances.
He had a debut to remember as he scored 23 seconds after coming off the bench against Athletic Bilbao, whilst he also scored against Belgian side Royal Antwerp in the Champions League.