Marc Guiu Joins Chelsea in £5M Deal from Barcelona

Marc Guiu, Barcelona’s promising teenager, is now a part of Chelsea following a £5 million deal. Chelsea has secured his services on a five-year contract, with an additional year as an option. This agreement follows Chelsea’s activation of Guiu’s £5 million release clause, which they agreed upon in principle last week. Barcelona reportedly tried to renegotiate Guiu’s contract to remove the modest release clause but Chelsea moved swiftly to secure the signature of the 18-year-old striker.

Guiu, a product of Barcelona’s renowned La Masia academy, made a significant impact by scoring just 23 seconds into his debut against Athletic Bilbao in 2023. Known for his athleticism and speed as a number nine, Guiu has shown his potential despite limited senior experience, scoring two goals in seven appearances. While Chelsea sees him as a valuable addition to their first team, manager Enzo Maresca’s side remains open to further bolstering their attacking options during the summer transfer window.

The signing of Marc Guiu underscores Chelsea’s commitment to strengthening their squad with promising young talent, aiming to enhance their competitiveness in domestic and European competitions. His arrival is anticipated to infuse Chelsea’s forward line with youthful vigor and depth, synergizing with existing talent to bolster their offensive capabilities.  The club looks forward to leveraging Guiu’s potential to achieve success in both domestic competitions and European campaigns in the forthcoming season.