Out-of-favour Chelsea striker Marc Guiu is on the verge of joining Bundesliga club RB Leipzig on a permanent deal this summer.
According to an update from reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, RB Leipzig closed the agreement with Chelsea after “secret talks and zero links” in the last few days. However, the Bundesliga giants have wasted no time to convince the West London club and the 20-year-old striker of a late deal.
Fabrizio Romano has suggested that Chelsea will reserve a sell-on clause on the striker’s move. Guiu is set to travel to Germany to seal the transfer to RB Leipzig. A report by BBC Sport indicates that Chelsea are understood to have asked £25 million, though the final agreed transfer fee remains unconfirmed.
Marc Guiu and his Chelsea troubles so far
Marc Guiu arrived at Chelsea from Barcelona in July 2024 as a prospect for the future. However, he has become a peripheral figure amid Chelsea’s strategy of hoarding players annually. Since his arrival, the Blues have recruited Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Emmanuel Emegha, and Danny Welbeck, pushing Guiu down the pecking order. Fitness issues further hampered his integration, limiting his impact in his debut campaign.
The West London club loaned Guiu to Sunderland but recalled him before the summer transfer window closed when Delap picked up a hamstring injury. The Spanish striker managed only 630 minutes of game time in 16 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The situation has devolved this summer, and a departure has been inevitable.
A new adventure beckons
Marc Guiu’s struggles have compelled him to consider his long-term future at Chelsea. The former Barcelona prospect has been frustrated with his situation at Stamford Bridge and has been ready to call time on his stint with the West London club in the summer transfer window. A move to the Bundesliga is now on the cards.
Recent reports have linked Conrad Harder with a move away from RB Leipzig, with Leeds United pushing to sign the Danish striker in the final days of the ongoing transfer window. With the Danish striker’s exit imminent, Leipzig needed an attacking replacement; Guiu’s profile (young, proven at elite level, and available) fits the need for the Bundesliga club.
However, it is unclear if Chelsea recouped the desired £25 million price from Guiu’s move to RB Leipzig. With the Spaniard travelling to Germany to complete his medical and formalities, the official announcement is expected imminently.
