Overview

• Multiple outlets report the clubs have settled on a deal valued around €29.5–30m, pending final completion and announcement.
• Villarreal have an agreement with the 22-year-old on personal terms, and reports say he is keen on the move to Spain.
• The agreement includes add-ons and a heavy sell-on clause in Chelsea’s favor, according to Fabrizio Romano.
• The outlay would represent a club-record signing for Villarreal, surpassing the €25m paid for Paco Alcácer.
• The deal comes after weeks of talks with Chelsea initially seeking about €35m and Villarreal proposing €24m plus add-ons, with Veiga deemed surplus after a loan spell at Juventus.