Stefan Borson: Chelsea’s owners have agreed ‘never-before-seen deal’
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James Murray
Tue 26 August 2025 6:30, UK
Chelsea’s owners have agreed a never-before-seen deal for Brighton star Julio Enciso.
Recruitment expert Mick Brown told Football Insider in June Brighton planned to accept offers for Enciso this summer.
The news outlet said personal terms are in place between the consortium and Enciso, who is expected to initially spend time with Strasbourg but is viewed as a long-term Chelsea player.
The Paraguay international, who joined Brighton on loan from Libertad in 2022, spent the second half of last season on loan at Ipswich Town.
Julio Enciso spent the second half of last season on loan at Ipswich Town (Credit: Imago)
This article contains exclusive comment from Stefan Borson, a former financial adviser to Man City.
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The consortium, which is spearheaded by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, has spent around £1.5billion on transfers at Stamford Bridge over the past three years.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the Enciso deal, Borson said: “I think there are a few interesting things to say about it.
“They don’t want the cost of him on Chelsea’s books, and they’re effectively parking him off at Strasbourg for a season and he develops at Strasbourg.”
Todd Boehly was part of the Chelsea takeover in May 2022 (Credit: Imago)
In terms of a potential incoming at Stamford Bridge, Brown told Football Insider Chelsea will accelerate their move to sign Xavi Simons using the money from the anticipated sale of Christopher Nkunku.
In what has been another busy summer in west London, Enzo Maresca remains keen to strengthen his squad with work ongoing behind the scenes.
The Blues have picked up four points from their opening two Premier League games this season.