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Blues Secure World Cup Star Palacios from Leverkusen
27 Aug
Summary
- Exequiel Palacios is moving to the Blues from Bayer Leverkusen.
- The initial fee is €22.5 million with €5 million in add-ons.
- Palacios is a World Cup winner with Argentina and joins for 2030.
Exequiel Palacios is reportedly on his way to complete a transfer to the Blues from Bayer Leverkusen. Following extensive negotiations, an initial fee of €22.5 million, with an additional €5 million in add-ons, has been agreed upon.
The 27-year-old midfielder is traveling to the UK for a medical ahead of his move, having agreed personal terms through to June 2030. Palacios brings significant accolades, including a World Cup winner's medal with Argentina from 2022.
During his six years at Leverkusen, Palacios contributed to a Bundesliga and German Cup double in the 2023/24 season. He also achieved success with River Plate, winning multiple domestic and continental titles.
