Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca speaks to the media during a Chelsea press conference at Chelsea’s training ground on September 29, 2025 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)
Chelsea are interested in signing Brazilian defender Murillo from Nottingham Forest.
It’s no secret that they need to add more quality and depth to their defensive unit. Levi Colwill is currently sidelined with injury and has struggled at the back this season. They have been plagued by multiple injuries defensively and signing a quality central defender will be a priority for them.
Tosin Adarabioyo and Wesley Fofana are also injured.
Chelsea need Murillo
According to a report from Fichajes, they could consider signing the Brazilian defender in January or at the end of the season.
Nottingham Forest won’t want to lose him easily and selling him in January won’t be an option for them. Losing a defender midway through the season will be a huge blow to the club. Chelsea may have to wait until the summer transfer window to sign the player.
Murillo is an elite talent.
The 23-year-old is currently one of the best young defenders in the Premier League and could be a fantastic signing. Not only will he immediately improve Chelsea, but he will grow with coaching and experience and will unleash world-class potential in the future. It is unlikely that he will be acquired cheaply and it remains to be seen whether Chelsea are willing to break the bank for him.
The Brazilian has clearly outperformed most of Chelsea’s defenders over the past 12 months and could prove to be an upgrade on some of Chelsea’s current options. Murillo is highly available, averaging 84% pass accuracy this season with 1.8 interceptions and 3.8 clearances per game.
The defender has also been targeted by clubs such as Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. The opportunity to join an elite club will be very exciting for the young defender, but it remains to be seen how he will end up. He should aim to join a club where he can play regularly.