Honest Ahanor - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Starting in Carabao Cup Ahanor (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's Carabao Cup match against Middlesbrough.

Impact The defender, one of the latest additions to the Selhurst Park side before the transfer deadline, will make his debut with the Eagles. He slots in at center-back in a back three next to Axel Disasi and Takehiro Tomiyasu.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Fulham Ahanor (not injury related) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Fulham.

Impact Ahanor has been unable to earn a place in the matchday squad despite coach Pierre Sage confirming everyone outside of the long-term absentees was available following his deadline-day arrival from Atalanta. The 18-year-old completed his season-long loan move and arrives with Serie A experience, but Sage ultimately decided to give him additional time to settle into his new surroundings before involving him in the matchday squad.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Palace debut Ahanor is available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Fulham following his deadline-day arrival from Atalanta, according to coach Pierre Sage. "Everyone else is OK apart...

Impact Ahanor is immediately available for selection following his season-long loan move, giving Palace another left-footed option in central defense. The 18-year-old arrives with Serie A experience despite his age and could quickly compete for minutes in a backline currently without long-term absentee Chadi Riad. However, it remains unclear whether manager Pierre Sage will hand him an immediate debut against Fulham or give him additional time to settle into his new surroundings.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Crystal Palace Ahanor has joined Crystal Palace on loan from Atalanta for the rest of the season, with a pre-agreement already in place sending him to Chelsea on a permanent deal next summer.

Impact Ahanor is a left-footed center back who's made 35 appearances for Atalanta, 18 as a starter, and has two senior Italy caps as of this past June, but he's still viewed as a project for the future rather than an immediate first-team fixture. The loan to Palace lets him keep playing regular first-team football in the interim, and he's expected to help fill the void left by Chadi Riad's ACL injury. The move is structured as a loan from Atalanta rather than Chelsea directly, since Palace already has one loan spot from Chelsea filled by Axel Disasi and Premier League rules cap clubs at one loan signing from the same club at a time. It's an unusual setup involving three clubs and two separate deals.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees deal with Chelsea Ahanor has agreed a deal to join Chelsea from Atalanta, with the move officially completing in 2027, according to the club.

Impact Ahanor made 35 appearances for Atalanta last season, his first campaign there after arriving from Genoa in July 2025, and his strong form earned him his first two senior caps for Italy in June. The 18 year old defender's move sets up a future addition to Chelsea's back line once the transfer is completed.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Will skip Sassuolo contest Ahanor (thigh) hasn't recovered and will be re-assessed next week, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Ahanor hasn't been able to train in any capacity since picking up a thigh injury a week ago and won't be involved in this one. He could have been an option also for the middle of the defense, given multiple absences at the position.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers mild thigh issue Ahanor has been diagnosed with a right adductor strain, L'Eco Di Bergamo relayed.

Impact Ahanor is considered in doubt for next week's first leg of the Conference League playoff and for the opener versus Sassuolo. Lorenzo Bernasconi and Sead Kolasinac are the other options at the left-back position.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gets the nod in Genoa contest Ahanor won two of three tackles and had four interceptions, two shots and one clearance in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Genoa.

Impact Ahanor drew his first start over Sead Kolasinac since mid-February and was lively on both ends, notching a new season high in interceptions. It remains to be seen whether his role will grow down the stretch. He has tallied at least one clearance in his last three outings, amassing five and posting four tackles (three won), four interceptions and two key passes during that stretch.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off illness Ahanor (illness) came off the bench in Tuesday's cup match versus Lazio.

Impact Ahanor recovered from the flu and relieved Sead Kolasinac in the final portion of the game. He might get the nod against Udinese on Saturday if the coach decides to rotate a little with another midweek match coming up. Ahanor has recorded nine tackles (five won), six interceptions and seven clearances and contributed to one clean sheet in his last six displays (four starts).

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sassuolo match Ahanor is unavailable for Sunday's game versus Sassuolo because of an illness, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Ahanor was expected to relieve Sead Kolasinac amid two short turnarounds, but he came down with the flu and will miss out altogether. He'll return either midweek in Coppa Italia or next Sunday versus Udinese. Odilon Kossounou is the lone defender on the bench.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Serves suspension Ahanor completed a one-game ban in Monday's 2-1 win over Cremonese.

Impact Ahanor will return against Lazio on Saturday and played more than Sead Kolasinac in previous tilts, although both will likely get minutes with the UEFA Champions League just around the corner. He has notched at least one tackle in 10 straight appearances, amassing 19 (13 won) and notching 28 clearances and seven interceptions over that span, with three clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off early versus Como Ahanor was expelled for throwing an elbow after just nine minutes in Sunday's game against Como.

Impact Ahanor reacted harshly to getting tangled up with an adversary and risks a multi-game suspension given the nature of the infraction. Sead Kolasinac or Odilon Kossounou will replace him in the back versus Cremonese.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in the back against Pisa Ahanor drew two fouls and recorded one tackle (one won), two blocks and seven clearances in Friday's 1-1 draw against Pisa.

Impact Ahanor was under pressure throughout the game and responded well for the most part. Sead Kolasinac was back on the bench after missing time with a knee injury and should soon reclaim the starting job. Ahanor has notched at least one tackle in his last six displays (three starts), totaling 13 (seven won), posting three shots (one on target), 23 clearances and four blocks and contributing to two clean sheets over that span.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Season high 10 clearances Ahanor recorded three tackles (two won), 10 clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Torino.

Impact Ahanor made a season high 10 clearances to lead his team while adding three tackles, one interception and one block, contributing to a third consecutive clean sheet after replacing Sead Kolasinac in the 26th minute against Roma a week ago. Over those games, he recorded 10 tackles, two interceptions, 15 clearances and two blocks while also attempting three shots.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Holds up well versus Juventus Ahanor won two of four tackles and had one interception, seven clearances and one block in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Ahanor drew his first start of the season with Isak Hien and Giorgio Scalvini dealing with thigh injuries and had a commanding showing in the back, even though his side allowed one goal. He could stay involved even after the return of his teammates. He has posted seven tackles (four won), two interceptions, eight clearances and three blocks in three appearances, with no clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Atalanta Ahanor has transferred to Atalanta on a permanent deal from Genoa.

Impact Ahanor played just six times last season (three starts), also due to a significant knee injury, but showed great potential. He comes in to replace Matteo Ruggeri and alternate with Davide Zappacosta on the left flank. He has posted three shots (one on target), two key passes, four crosses (one accurate) and seven tackles last season.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Bologna Ahanor (thigh) wasn't deployed in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Bologna.

Impact Ahanor was fit after a brief absence but didn't get minutes in this one. He has shown flashes in his first season among the pros but missed most of the campaign due to a knee injury. He closed it with three shots (one on target), two chances created, four crosses (one accurate) and seven tackels in six appearances (three starts).

MAY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Bologna game Ahanor (thigh) "has trained with the group for the entire week and will be available Saturday," coach Patrick Vieira announced.

Impact Ahanor will return from a minor injury that cost him the previous game and will compete with Aaron Martin, Vitinha and Junior Messias to start in two roles on the left wing. He has notched three crosses (one accurate), two chances created, five tackles (four won) and seven clearances in his last four appearances (two starts).

MAY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will skip Atalanta game Ahanor won't play Saturday due to muscle fatigue, Genoa announced.

Impact Ahanor won't be involved due to a muscular ailment after seeing consistent minutes, either starting or off the bench, in the last four matches. Aaron Martin and Vitinha could combine on the left flank, with Alessandro Zanoli and Lorenzo Venturino providing depth.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in goal versus Napoli Ahanor had one shot (one on goal), two tackles (two won), six clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Napoli.

Impact Ahanor drew his third start of the season as the coach gave Aaron Martin a breather, playing as a left-back, which allowed him to pick up more defensive stats than usual. He was instrumental in the first goal for his side, as he challenged Alex Meret with a header, and the ball bounced off the post and the goalie's arm before going in. He has posted two shots (one on target), two key passes, three crosses (one accurate) and seven clearances in the last four matches.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in two crosses against Lazio Ahanor (knee) drew one foul and had one clearance, one corner and two crosses (one accurate) in 22 minutes in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat versus Lazio.

Impact Ahanor was inserted off the bench in his first appearance in five months after recovering from a knee injury and looked pretty good. He had a marginal role before going down, appearing just twice and starting once. He'll mostly back up Aaron Martin, and occasionally play with him on the left flank, down the stretch.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Ahanor (knee) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Lazio.

Impact Ahanor is available as expected Wednesday, with the defender returning to a spot on the bench. This ends a long absence dating back to Nov. 4, likely to maintain a rotational role the rest of the season, as he only saw one start in his 11 appearances on the team sheet before the injury.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Lazio Ahanor (knee) "will be part of the squad Monday," coach Patrick Vieira relayed.

Impact Ahanor has been out since early November due to knee surgery. He has played just twice in the season, often featuring with the youth team. He'll provide depth in a couple of roles on the left flank.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes knee surgery Ahanor had surgery to repair two torn menisci in his right knee, Il Secolo XIX reported.

Impact Ahanor picked up the injury during the break and will be sidelined for multiple months. He has appeared twice, starting once, in the early going. Aaron Martin, Alan Matturro and Brooke Norton-Cuffy will play on the left wing for the foreseeable future.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed off against Juventus Ahanor had one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 3-0 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Ahanor took 19 touches, made six passes, and contributed defensively with two clearances and a tackle before being replaced by Alan Matturro in the 69th minute. This was Ahanor's first appearance of the season, making him one of the youngest players to start a game in Serie A.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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