Chelsea Owners Secure Julio Enciso in Latest £17M Acquisition from Brighton

Key Takeaways:

• Chelsea’s ownership group BlueCO has agreed a £17 million deal with Brighton for Julio Enciso
• The 21-year-old midfielder will feature for Strasbourg next season before joining Chelsea
• The Stamford Bridge club have now paid Brighton over £257 million for 15 signings, including players and coaching staff, since Todd Boehly’s takeover

Investment Strategy Continues with Enciso’s Capture

Chelsea’s ownership consortium, BlueCO, have reached an agreement with Brighton for the transfer of Julio Enciso, reportedly paying £17 million for the player’s rights. The English media indicate that the 21-year-old attacking midfielder will spend the upcoming campaign on loan at Strasbourg, one of the multi-club ownership’s portfolio sides, before ultimately joining Chelsea’s ranks. Football journalist Fabrizio Romano has noted that Enciso’s contract is scheduled to run until 2031.

Chelsea’s Recruitment Drive from Brighton

🚨🔵 Julio Enciso will join BlueCo group spending this season at Strasbourg then joining Chelsea, here we go! 🇵🇾

Season 2025/26 in France… and then future at Chelsea, contract until 2031 plus option until 2032.

€20m package to Brighton, add-ons included. Medical on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/wvMrlhrVjR

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 20, 2025

Since Todd Boehly’s acquisition of Chelsea, the West London club have secured a total of 15 signings from Brighton, counting both players and the addition of former manager Graham Potter along with his coaching staff. The total value of transfer fees and compensation paid to Brighton now exceeds £257 million.

Enciso’s Experience and Career Statistics

Enciso arrived at Brighton’s Amex Stadium in 2022. Over his time with the club, he made 57 appearances, recording five goals and six assists. During the second half of last season, Enciso was on loan at Ipswich, gaining valuable first-team experience.