{"id":29762,"date":"2025-11-30T04:25:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T09:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/30\/report-chelsea-learn-they-will-have-to-pay-70m-for-23-year-old-defender\/"},"modified":"2025-11-30T04:25:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T09:25:37","slug":"report-chelsea-learn-they-will-have-to-pay-70m-for-23-year-old-defender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/30\/report-chelsea-learn-they-will-have-to-pay-70m-for-23-year-old-defender\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Chelsea learn they will have to pay \u00a370m for 23-year-old defender"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn 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plans to bring the highly-rated centre-back to Stamford Bridge, according to TEAMtalk.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, Forest&#8217;s strong stance and the player&#8217;s recent long-term deal make a move in January seem unlikely.<\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old Brazilian has been one of Forest&#8217;s best performers since joining the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>His composure on the ball, intelligent positioning and ability to progress play from deep positions quickly attracted the attention of top clubs in the Premier League and Europe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelsea_remain_interested_in_Murillo\"><\/span>Chelsea remain interested in Murillo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea, who sought to sign Murillo during the summer transfer window, remain fans and are expected to reconsider the situation again in 2026, financial and competitive conditions permitting.<\/p>\n<p>Murillo&#8217;s current contract runs until 2029, and Nottingham Forest are in a strong position in terms of potential negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>Sources say Forest would demand a fee in excess of \u00a370m just to consider parting ways with their prized asset, a valuation that reflects both his quality and the club&#8217;s determination to retain key players as they continue to settle in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea&#8217;s recruitment team consider Murillo a perfect fit for manager Enzo Maresca&#8217;s project.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Murillo_fits_the_profile_the_Blues_are_looking_for\"><\/span>Murillo fits the profile the Blues are looking for.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/nottingham-forest-v-brentford-premier-league-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/nottingham-forest-v-brentford-premier-league-630x420.jpg.webp 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class=\"wp-caption-text\">Murillo in Nottingham Forest (Photo by Alex Pantling\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The club is targeting defenders who are comfortable in possession who can fit into Maresca&#8217;s fluid build-from-the-back system, and Murillo fits that mold.<\/p>\n<p>His ability to function both as a left-sided centre-back and high up in the defensive line has made him one of England&#8217;s most coveted young defenders.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea are expected to focus on other positions in January, such as midfield or attack, but their interest in Murillo remains part of their long-term plans.<\/p>\n<p>The Blues&#8217; transfer strategy is focused on acquiring young, high-ceiling talent who can develop into world-class performers, and Murillo&#8217;s profile fits that philosophy.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Chelsea ready to break rivals&#8217; hearts with transfer of genius player and &#8216;make him a key player&#8217;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End 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However, Forest&#8217;s strong stance and the player&#8217;s recent long-term deal make a move in January seem unlikely. 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