Julio Enciso Move Sparks Fan Backlash After Transfer Exit from Brighton

The future of Julio Enciso has become a major talking point amongst fans after the Paraguay international completed a controversial move away from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Enciso, who spent the final six months of last season on loan at recently-relegated Ipswich Town, returned to parent club Brighton this summer, but was not part of Fabian Hurzeler’s plans for the upcoming campaign.

The 21-year-old attacking midfielder was therefore available on the market. Serie A giants Roma were said to be considering a move for Enciso alongside Brazilian outfit Palmeiras.

But on Wednesday night, it was widely reported that BlueCo – the group that owns Chelsea and Strasbourg – have reached an agreement to sign the player.

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Personal terms for Enciso are in place with the consortium, according to The Athletic, who suggest both clubs have a 'healthy relationship' after conducting a significant amount of business since BlueCo completed its takeover of Chelsea in 2022.

A year later, the consortium purchased Ligue 1 side Strasbourg as part of their multi-club strategy.

Enciso spent three years at Brighton. Image credit: Getty

As mentioned above, BlueCo's move for Enciso has become a huge discussion point on social media, with many offering their views on the situation after David Ornstein posted an update on his future.

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Here's just some of the reaction from that post.

One fan wrote: "Quite honestly find it so disgusting that we report transfers as players being signed by investment groups and not clubs. Football is broken."

Another said: "But Palace weren’t allowed to play in the Europa League because of multi-club ownership. Make it make sense," and a third commented: "This shouldn’t be allowed. And we all know it. Stinks from every possible angle."

A fourth wrote: "This should not be reported as if it's some normal or acceptable thing that a club's parent company has signed a player, so that player can sign for 'Strasbourg' & eventually Chelsea for a convenient fee they'll negotiate with themselves. We're too numb to this & it's a problem."

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A fifth added: "I say this as a fan of a club who’s owners have multiple clubs. Multi-club ownership is ruining the sport and needs to be stopped."

Enciso spent time on loan at Ipswich last season. Image credit: Getty

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