The Spanish international finally joined Chelsea late on the last day of the summer transfer window

However, Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid’s will continue the rest of the season at  Chelsea on a seasonal loan deal

Moreover, Fabrizio Romano claimed his loan deal is with options to buy the next transfer window.

Having paid a €5m fee for the 26-year-old Chelsea have immediately added Niguez to their squad and will soon begin training with the rest of the squad.

Saul’s trip to Chelsea has included an option for Chelsea to make his stay permanent after the season-long loan

Saul official shirt number at Chelsea

The Spanish international midfielder has free access to get No. 17 made vacant by Mateo Kovacic.

Kovacic recently switched to shirt number 8, leaving the number 17 jersey.

The No. 17 worn by legends in Chelsea history down the line, Ballack, Bosingwa Hazard.

The 26-years-old confirms on Twitch that he has been given this particular jersey number.

Saul will hope to make a debut when Chelsea returns from an international break.

What do you think about the No. 17 on him?