Chelsea push €7m BlueCo move for Ecuador’s Jeremy Arévalo via Strasbourg amid Stuttgart challenge

Chelsea’s ownership group BlueCo held talks this week with Jeremy Arévalo’s representative and put a €7m proposal on the table, including an initial landing spot at RC Strasbourg before a pathway to Stamford Bridge. VfB Stuttgart have entered the race and remain persistent, but the plan set out by BlueCo is clear, structured and ready to execute. Multiple sources confirm the decision now sits with Arévalo, who is assessing minutes, development and the European route offered. The deal framework is advanced, the fee is aligned, and the timeline points to an agreement as early as the next window if the player green-lights it.

Meetings between Jeremy Arévalo’s agent and BlueCo were held earlier this week in Europe, where a €7m package and a Strasbourg-first pathway were outlined. Separate contacts with Stuttgart continued in parallel as the Bundesliga club tested conditions and projected minutes. The structure discussed includes a quick agreement, medicals scheduled once terms with the player are settled, and a clear plan for adaptation in Ligue 1 before a Premier League step. The choice, per those close to the talks, now hinges on Arévalo’s preference on development environment and guaranteed role in the first season.

EXCL 🚨💎🇪🇨 Jeremy Arévalo (20), su agente se reunió esta semana con el grupo BlueCo, le propusieron llegar a Chelsea luego de Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Con Stuttgar 🇩🇪 en la carrera, BlueCo está dispuesto a pagar los €7M Ahora todo depende de Arévalo y a donde decida seguir su carrera✅

@twotrepi

Impact Analysis

If finalized, this is a textbook BlueCo move: identify a high-upside South American attacker early, secure the economic rights at a manageable fee, then de-risk the Premier League adaptation by placing the player at Strasbourg. For Chelsea, €7m for a 20-year-old Ecuadorian forward is smart portfolio building, with upside protected through contract length and potential add-ons. The Ligue 1 phase matters for two reasons: playing time against top-five league defenses and a smoother pathway to UK work eligibility through higher GBE points. In simple terms, a strong season in Strasbourg significantly raises both football value and administrative feasibility.

From a tactical lens, Arévalo profiles as a direct, vertical attacker who thrives in transition and early runs behind the line. That fits the club’s current positional framework that needs width, pressing energy and 1v1 threat on the outside channels. It also aligns with BlueCo’s data-first scouting that favors explosive acceleration, repeated sprints and chance creation from wide zones. Stuttgart offer a compelling alternative: a proven development environment for young attackers, tactical clarity and a recent track record of improving resale value. The trade-off is control - BlueCo can manage the minute-by-minute plan across two clubs, which is exactly the selling point they have put to the player.

Reaction

Online chatter around Ecuador’s talent pipeline to Europe lit up quickly. Many fans applauded the plan, calling Chelsea the new springboard for La Tri prospects and drawing parallels with how a strong club core once elevated a national team. Others warned Arévalo not to disappear in a packed squad, citing the volume of signings and the pressure that comes with London. A vocal thread demanded that any move must guarantee minutes, pointing to the struggles and stop-start form some young arrivals have faced.

There’s also a wave of national team optimism bubbling in the same feeds - confidence about facing top European sides and a rallying cry to let Moisés Caicedo flourish. That mood spills into the club debate: if Arévalo lands in Strasbourg with a clear role, Ecuadorian fans see it as a cleaner launchpad than jumping straight into Premier League congestion. A minority argues for Stuttgart as the faster route to meaningful Bundesliga minutes. Net sentiment tilts positive toward the BlueCo pathway, provided the development plan is written into the deal, not just promised verbally.

Social reactions

Chelsea será para Ecuador, lo que Barcelona fue para España en el 2010 Tiro mi ficha al aire

afhr (@Victory01270451)

Que no se dañe la carrera yendo al Chelsea esos fichan jugadores cada temporada

Dinycö (@Nicolasgc95)

Pachito 🇪🇨❤️

Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_espanol)

Prediction

Scenario 1 - BlueCo path: agreement reached on a long-term deal, medicals scheduled soon after, and an immediate assignment to Strasbourg. Expect performance-related add-ons layered on top of the €7m fixed fee, a sell-on clause to protect the originating club, and individual milestones tied to minutes and goals. Arévalo gets a defined role on either wing, 1,500 to 2,000 Ligue 1 minutes in year one, and an evaluation checkpoint ahead of a Premier League integration.

Scenario 2 - Stuttgart route: a direct Bundesliga move with a strong chance of early rotation minutes and a coaching staff known for polishing young attackers. The club pushes the argument that continuity in one environment beats a two-step plan. If Stuttgart bridge the fee and guarantees, this becomes a tight race.

My call: BlueCo’s structure, control over development and a clear bridge through Strasbourg make the Chelsea pathway the favorite. Expect a swift green light if the player signs off on role guarantees and the adaptation plan. Timeline: decision window measured in days, not weeks.

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Conclusion

All signs point toward a modern, multi-club blueprint paying off. The fee is aligned, the development track is sensible, and the football fit makes sense for a high-tempo, channel-attacking winger. Chelsea gain a cost-effective asset with upside, Strasbourg gain a ready-made runner who can stretch Ligue 1 defenses, and the player receives a stepwise plan that avoids the sink-or-swim trap. Stuttgart keep this honest, but they will need to match not only the number, but the pathway.

I was told late last night the sporting presentations made a strong impression on the player’s camp. If minutes and role clarity are captured in writing, the BlueCo plan should get the nod. Lock in the structure, finalize personal terms, and this one can be wrapped quickly. For Ecuador, it’s another young attacker charting a smart route into Europe - with a Premier League door waiting if he nails the first step.