Chelsea FC has completed the signing of 18-year-old Spanish striker Marc Guiu from Barcelona for €6 million, activating his release clause. The young talent has agreed to a five-year contract with the London club, running until June 30, 2029, with an option for an additional year.Guiu made his first-team debut for Barcelona last season, scoring just 23 seconds into his debut against Athletic Bilbao. He went on to make seven appearances for Barcelona’s first team, scoring twice, including once in the Champions League. Despite his promising start, Guiu found himself behind Robert Lewandowski in the pecking order and was eventually relegated to playing for Barcelona’s B team.Chelsea’s acquisition of Guiu aligns with their new transfer strategy, which focuses on signing the best young talent available. This is Chelsea’s third signing of the summer, following Omari Kellyman and Tosin Adarabioyo. The club plans to integrate Guiu into their first-team squad, a key factor in his decision to leave Barcelona.Guiu expressed his excitement about the move, stating, “It’s an immense joy to sign for Chelsea and I struggled to sleep ahead of the journey here because I was so excited. Ever since I was small, it was my dream to play in the Premier League. Now I have the opportunity to come here to Chelsea and I will work my hardest to be successful for the club”.The young striker is expected to join Chelsea for their pre-season fixture against Wrexham on July 24 and their Premier League campaign opener against Manchester City on August 18. As Guiu departs, he bid farewell to his boyhood club, saying “Barca will always be by my side” and expressing hope to celebrate their future successes from afar.
Key points
- Chelsea FC has signed 18-year-old striker Marc Guiu from Barcelona for €6 million.
- Guiu has agreed to a five-year contract with Chelsea, with an option for an additional year.
- This signing aligns with Chelsea’s new strategy of acquiring young talent.
- Guiu made seven appearances for Barcelona’s first team last season, scoring twice.
