Onest Ahanor's transition to Chelsea became official in the summer transfer window's dying moments, with arrangements for his stay until 2027 firmly in place. Via his agent, Giuseppe Rizzo, we get an intimate look into the arduous journey the young player undertook to join one of England's top teams, along with the heartfelt emotions that permeated his signing.
"It was a very complicated, long and difficult operation," Rizzo described the negotiations which involved Chelsea, Atalanta, and Crystal Palace.
Another top-class young player, he carries with him the story of a boy who grew up with nothing. When he signed with Chelsea, he embraced both his friend and me, and cried tears of joy.
This season, the 18-year-old is currently on loan at Crystal Palace, having already made three appearances without being substituted. However, it remains too early to predict his guaranteed spot in the starting XI.
