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·26 de agosto de 2025
Chelsea’s ownership group ends Julio Enciso pursuit after failed medical

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·26 de agosto de 2025
Julio Enciso’s proposed move from Brighton & Hove Albion to the Chelsea ownership group has collapsed after he failed a medical.
The 21-year-old Paraguay international was set to join French side Strasbourg for a fee of around £13.8 million.
Strasbourg and Chelsea share the same BlueCo ownership, with the plan being for Enciso to spend the season in Ligue 1 before a possible switch to Stamford Bridge next year.
However, medical checks revealed issues linked to his long-term knee problems.
Enciso has undergone three separate operations on his left knee, the most recent of which took place earlier this summer.
The setback comes after weeks of negotiations between Brighton and BlueCo, who had already agreed personal terms with the player.
Enciso’s move was viewed as a solution for his lack of opportunities at Brighton, where manager Fabian Hurzeler had not included him in his plans for this season.
He joined the Seagulls from Club Libertad in 2022 for an initial £9.5m and has since made 57 appearances, bagging five goals and six assists.
Enciso’s time in England has been marked by flashes of brilliance, including his goal of the season strike against Manchester City in 2023.
However, injuries have continually disrupted his progress, leaving doubts about his durability at the highest level.
The midfielder spent the second half of last season on loan at Ipswich Town, tallying two goals and three assists in 13 matches.
Despite his contributions, Ipswich were relegated to the Championship after one season in the Premier League.
BlueCo had hoped Strasbourg would provide the environment for Enciso to regain form and fitness before being assessed for Chelsea’s squad.
The collapse of the transfer raises questions about Enciso’s immediate future at Brighton, where his contract expires in 2026..
Enciso has previously attracted interest from Inter Milan, Porto, and Sporting CP, but his injury record has limited the number of serious offers.