Julio Enciso Completes Transfer to Strasbourg in Major BlueCo Deal

Paraguayan midfielder Julio Enciso has secured a high-profile move from Brighton to Strasbourg. The 21-year-old joins the French club under the BlueCo group, which also owns Chelsea, for a package worth €20 million reportedly. Enciso has signed a long-term contract until June 2031, with an extra year possible.

DEAL DETAILS AND PLAYER PROFILE

Enciso leaves Brighton after making 57 appearances, scoring five goals and providing six assists. He spent the latter part of last season on loan at Ipswich Town. Known for his energy and technical skill, Enciso arrives in France as one of the most promising talents from South America. His move to Strasbourg is described as permanent, but he is seen as a player who could eventually move to Chelsea in the future, depending on his development and performances in Ligue 1. The deal marks the 15th transfer involving Brighton and a club in the BlueCo network since 2022.

STRASBOURG AND CHELSEA: SEASON CONTEXT

Strasbourg finished last season in the 7th place in Ligue 1 and are aiming to build a stronger squad for this campaign. Their first two games have yielded two wins, and they qualified for the Conference League. Strengthening their midfield was a priority, and Enciso is expected to compete for a starting role immediately. Chelsea, meanwhile, finished 4th in last season’s Premier League and are preparing for a return to European football. Enciso is anticipated to be considered for Chelsea’s squad in 2026 or later, depending on his progress during his time in France according to reports.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ENCISO AND THE TEAMS?

Enciso will likely make his Strasbourg debut in the next Ligue 1 fixture against AS Monaco, who are another contender to the Champions League spots. Strasbourg sits in the group of teams with a 100% winning record so far, making the next fixtures crucial. Chelsea continue their Premier League campaign with a challenging home match against Fulham, who aim at finishing in the league’s top half. Enciso’s performances in Ligue 1 this season will be closely monitored by Chelsea’s technical staff as they plan for future squad building. If he impresses, Enciso could make the leap to the Premier League as early as 2026.