Rennes 
Chelsea 
- 6 September
- 100+ views
CONFIRMED: Lesley Ugochukwu signs for Chelsea.
Lesley Ugochukwu has officially moved from Rennes to Chelsea for a €27M deal. With this transfer, we can officially close the transfer rumour report.
CONFIRMED: Lesley Ugochukwu signs for Chelsea
Closed
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Lesley Ugochukwu's transfer to Chelsea, as reports suggest a 78% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Chelsea has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Lesley Ugochukwu.
- Chelsea has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Lesley Ugochukwu (22).
- Chelsea has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Lesley Ugochukwu.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Moisés Caicedo , Roméo Lavia)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Moisés Caicedo , Roméo Lavia)
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Key player as direct competitor (Moisés Caicedo , Roméo Lavia)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Moisés Caicedo , Enzo Fernández)
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Some better competitors for position (Moisés Caicedo , Enzo Fernández)
Chelsea agree deal to sign Lesley Ugochukwu
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Rennes for 19-year-old defensive midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu, who might go out on a possible loan
Alternatives of Chelsea
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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68.7
70.6
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Pol Lozano |
 Espanyol
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€3.7M |
|
68.6
69.2
|
Kristijan Jakic |
 Augsburg
|
€3.4M |
|
68.5
80.5
|
Adam Wharton |
 C. Palace
|
€47.7M |
|
68.5
69.3
|
Michel Aebischer |
 Union Berlin
|
€2.5M |
|
68.5
75.7
|
Pape Matar Sarr |
 Juventus
|
€31.8M |
|
68.5
73.7
|
Beñat Prados |
 Athletic
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€15.6M |
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68.3
68.6
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Jefferson Lerma |
C. Palace
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€3.7M |
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68.2
70.0
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Albert Sambi Lokonga |
 Hamburg
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€7M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Kofane | 31-08-2026 | Report | |
| Lamine Camara | 29-08-2026 | Report | |
| Emiliano Martínez | 28-08-2026 | Report | |
| Honest Ahanor | 27-08-2026 | Report | |
| Alex Scott | 27-08-2026 | Report | |
| Martín Zubimendi | 13-08-2026 | Report | |
| Granit Xhaka | 27-06-2026 | Report | |
| Ayyoub Bouaddi | 27-06-2026 | Report |
Lesley Ugochukwu
DM, M (C)
Skill: 65.2
Pot: 75.2
Team
Galatasaray
Galatasaray
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€22.8M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€20.5M – €25.1M
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Who is Lesley Ugochukwu?
Lesley Ugochukwu (FRA) is a a ball winning midfielder and currently plays for Galatasaray. Lesley Ugochukwu is 22 years old (2004/03/26) and he is 190cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 6. Lesley Ugochukwu has also been used as a holding midfielder, a deep lying playmaker and as a box to box midfielder.
Lesley Ugochukwu's current transfer value is between €20.5M and €25.1M. His last transfer was from Burnley to Galatasaray in 2026. Galatasaray loaned Lesley Ugochukwu from Burnley for €3.5M.
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