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Chelsea hold Thursday medical slot for Rafael Duarte: fee still unresolved
Complete chronological lifecycle trace: tracking this story from the initial unsourced leak through multi-language wire syndications, corroboration, and eventual verified outcome.
Developing2 independent source roots · 3 total claims on file
Chronological Trajectory Map
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First Reported· Terrace Wire
12h ago (18 Sept)"DONE DEAL: Rafael Duarte has agreed personal terms with Chelsea. The deal is complete."
State: developing
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Corroboration #1· Tom Whitcombe (The Woodwork)
15h ago (18 Sept)"Chelsea's move for Rafael Duarte is live, but a payment structure with his club is not yet agreed. A Thursday medical slot has been provisionally held."
State: well_corroborated
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Corroboration #2· Dara Keane (Terrace Wire)
15h ago (18 Sept)"Chelsea are working on Rafael Duarte and have provisionally held a medical slot for Thursday."
State: well_corroborated
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Official Resolution
12h ago (18 Sept)"Two outlets report concrete progress and a provisionally booked medical, but the clubs have not settled a payment structure. One tabloid's “done deal” is not corroborated."
State: developing Outcome Verified