Chelsea have signed Atletico Madrid and Spain midfielder Saul Niguez on loan with an option to buy.
Chelsea doubted they could sign Saul, but managed to strike a deal, paying a loan fee with an option to make the move permanent.
Sevilla earlier confirmed that they had rejected Chelsea's "unsatisfactory" offer for France defender Jules Kounde.
"I am very excited to start this new challenge with Chelsea," said Saul, who was previously linked to Manchester United.
"Blues fans, I am one of you now and I can't wait to wear the shirt, start training and see all of you. See you soon!"
Saul has played 340 matches for Atletico and scored 43 goals.
Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin added on BBC Radio 5 Live: "It's one of those odd ones because Chelsea are loaded with players in every single position, yet Saul Niguez is a quality player - but you just think: 'Where?'
"I don't get it. I am quite surprised by that one."
Sevilla stood firm over the fee required for Kounde, insisting he would not be allowed to join the Blues for less than his 80m euros release clause.
Sevilla sporting director Monchi said in a press conference a bid had been rejected for the 22-year-old.
The Blues have been heavily linked with Kounde this summer and were hopeful a deal could be reached following Kurt Zouma's move to West Ham.
Meanwhile, Chelsea defender Ethan Ampadu, 20, has gone on a season-long loan to Serie A side Venezia.
The Wales international has also signed a new deal with the Blues, committing him to staying at Stamford Bridge until 2024.
bamceksz
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Great midfielders, chelsea this season will be something else.BELIEVE IT OR NOT WE LIVE IN CHELSEAβs WORLD
Nandha77
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Chelsea, city and PSG killing The Football , It's Sad! π΅
Desmondeyum
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Chelseaβs signings in the last two summer transfer windows: SaΓΊl β Lukaku β Havertz β Thiago Silva β Ziyech β Chilwell β Werner β Mendy β They are not here to take part... They are here to take over
pulkit_10
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not PSG,not CITY, CHELSEA are the team to beat this season
Stephenfiifi
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Welcome to the Bridge. Champions of EUROPE πππ΅β½β½π΅π and soon to be WORLD CHAMPIONS
Marykelloy
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She is really the Queen of transfers. 5he word impossible doesn't really exist in her vocabulary.
prosper8
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craziest window has ended
KHMMURU07
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When Tuchel said he will create Chelsea that will be fearful to play with,He really was meaning it.
RawBeen2K20
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The bench is even far strong than #ManUnited first 11π
TheAtomicAnt
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This lady deserves a warm weat kiss to the forehead. She's the best.
NeilOberholzerjwjje
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this season Chelsea win epl city will have to sign a striker and lb to win next season we will get second those season
Ibrahimolawale800
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chelsea this season β
ChelseaFC_Addict
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Welcome Saul Niguez π₯π₯π₯π₯
larryboss
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Never doubt the Queen of Stamford Bridgeπ. Roman trusted her for a reason. - Striker β - Central Midfielder β Quality not quantity! π ChelseaFC, it's a joy to be a fan !!π Please pray for Barcelona o How can they sign Griezmann for β¬120M,and then loan him out for two years,later with an option to sell for β¬40M? No be juju be that π²π
BankoleLonge
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Wow! This should be frightening for every team that will face Chelsea this season. They are real contenders for every trophy. Thumbs up to their owner, management team and manager. They have done a great job in assembling competence across board.
Desmondeyum
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β World-Class striker β Chalobah replaces Zouma β Saul as a 4th midfielder β Sell/Loan deadwood β Buy-back and other clauses included in the sales of the best academy prospects 8.5/10 window and if youβre not happy, itβs time to turn off the PlayStation, this ainβt FIFA.
larryboss
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Chelsea, city and PSG killing The Football , It's Sad! π΅
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how much do you buy only Griezeman and coutinho?
Fedabdknuz
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which big team will they beat?ππππ Wait and see if they will beat City,Utd or Tottenham. I will see noisy pple eating their words soon
Liverpool that canβt beat 10 too day talk π
JJHARRIS13
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Chelsea, city and PSG killing The Football , It's Sad! π΅
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barca did the same thing in the past decade and u didn't seem to have a problem with itπ
Ais21
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Chelsea, city and PSG killing The Football , It's Sad! π΅
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How? Explain yourself more for the appropriate response.
Nicolasyl
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They canβt face Bayern nor PSG
u can't even face brentford, so shut up