EPL: Chelsea to sign 21-year-old playmaker for Pochettino
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Chelsea have joined the race for Celta Vigo playmaker Gabri Veiga.
According to The Guardian, Chelsea are keen to sign the 21-year-old Spaniard for their manager, Mauricio Pochettino this summer.
Veiga has a release clause worth in the region of £34million.
Veiga recently scored a brace in the 2-1 win over Barcelona for Celta Vigo and scored 11 goals in the just concluded 2022/23 La Liga season.
The report added that Chelsea will have to battle the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Newcastle and Liverpool for the talented midfielder’s signature.