Chelsea make 'decisive move' with €30m offer for top summer target

22 Jun 2026 11:49 BST | 4 min read

Cameron Smith | Digital Content Producer

Accredited sports journalist covering football since 2020

Chelsea have decided to make a “decisive” move for Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso, according to reports in Italy.

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The 26-year-old has been earmarked as a top target to replace the departed Marc Cucurella, who has joined Real Madrid for €55 million, and it’s understood that a transfer could be on the cards before the summer window closes.

Current ETV

Andrea Cambiaso

D, M (L)

Juventus

Andrea Cambiaso

D, M (L)

Juventus

ETV Range

€32.7M - €40M

Cambiaso joined Juventus on an initial loan deal from Genoa in 2022, before the transfer became permanent the following year, and he has racked up a total of 132 senior appearances for the Old Lady, including 47 last season.

The Italy international typically plays as a left-back, although he can fill in as a left winger or at right-back, and it has been reported that Chelsea are eyeing a possible summer move, with rumours suggesting that Nicolas Jackson could even be used in a swap deal agreement.

However, Italian publication Sportmediaset report that Chelsea are plotting an opening bid worth €25m, plus a further €5m in add-ons.

It’s claimed that Xabi Alonso’s side are now ready to make a “decisive” move for Cambiaso, although Juventus currently value the Italy star at roughly €40m and this gap in valuation remains a significant problem as things stand.

But, Sportmediaset report that Juventus must and discussions are therefore ongoing as Chelsea look to bring the 26-year-old to Stamford Bridge before the start of the new season.

Analysis: Would Andrea Cambiaso be a good signing for Chelsea?

Data analytics experts SciSports believe that Cambiaso would be an excellent addition to the Chelsea squad, with the Italian boasting a higher SciSkill rating than any current Blues player except Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer and interestingly Jamie Gittens.

He scored three goals and provided four assists in 36 Serie A games last season, and given Manchester City were heavily linked with a move in 2025, it’s clear that he is being monitored by several top clubs.

Furthermore, with Alonso expecting to deviate between a back-four and a back-three system at Chelsea next season, Cambiaso could be a useful weapon given his attacking tendencies would ideally suit a wing-back role.

Jorrel Hato is likely to establish himself as Chelsea’s first-choice left-back next term, but Cambiaso could be a reliable competitor and his ability to feature as a wing-back may be extremely handy.

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