Strasbourg Completes Enciso Signing from Brighton under BlueCo Ownership

Julio Enciso has completed a move from Brighton & Hove Albion to Strasbourg, a club owned by BlueCo, the same parent company as Chelsea, signing a four-year contract with the Ligue 1 side. The transfer, reportedly worth around €16 million to €18.5 million plus add-ons, positions Enciso to play regularly in Ligue 1 and European competition while recovering from a knee injury that required surgery. Chelsea is expected to eventually bring Enciso to Stamford Bridge, with the player likely to join the Premier League club after a loan spell at Strasbourg, following a pattern seen with other players transferred between Brighton, Strasbourg, and Chelsea under BlueCo's ownership. Enciso's move follows a season where he spent time on loan at Ipswich Town, scoring twice and providing three assists, though his fitness issues limited his impact and World Cup participation. Additionally, Chelsea secured a loan deal for Argentina midfielder Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton, highlighting the ongoing player movement within the BlueCo network. These transfers have drawn some criticism due to the interconnected ownership and player pathways between the clubs.