The 23-year-old has put his pen to paper on a five-year deal with the Blues, joining Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner as newcomers, and the defender will be the last to cross the gate before the move window of closing. .
While neither Chelsea nor Leicester have officially disclosed the sum paid by Chilwell, the Foxes have said it is “one of the highest moving fees ever received” through the club.
– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 26 August 2020
Chilwell, who made his Leicester debut at the age of 18 in October 2015 before making 123 appearances, 99 in the Premier League, said: “I am very happy to sign for Chelsea at this exciting time for the club. ” .
“I look forward to being part of this young, dynamic team led by Frank Lampard as we defy honors next season.
“I can’t wait to get started and I hope it won’t be long before we play in front of Chelsea enthusiasts at Stamford Bridge. “
Chilwell has joined his 11 caps for England in next month’s Nations matches against Denmark and Iceland, but an injury prevented him from joining Gareth Southgate’s side.
However, his performances with the club and the country have made him the first selection for Chelsea manager Lampard as a new left-back signing.
– Ben Chilwell (@BenChilwell) August 26, 2020
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said on the club’s website: “We are very pleased to have finished our third addition to our exciting team for next season.
“Ben brings a lot of the most sensible points in the game in the Premier League, the Champions League and internationally, despite his young age.
“We are confident that Ben will adapt very temporarily to become a Chelsea player and with the 2020/21 match schedule busy, he is a necessary addition to the team to challenge the honors. “
Chelsea have been heavily connected with a blow to veteran Brazilian defender Thiago Silva, while Bayer Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz is still in line to move to Stamford Bridge.
Another objective of Chelsea’s move is West Ham midfielder Declan Rice (Richard Heathcote / NMC Pool / PA)
The club has also enforced the rule on a number of goalkeeper options, with Andre Onana of Ajax and Nick Pope of Burnley mentioned.
England’s West Ham star Declan Rice is one of Chelsea’s top goals and keepers on the Blues’ radar.
The firmness of owner Roman Abramovich has placed Chelsea in a strong position in the moving market, and the club has been able to compensate for the effects of the coronavirus more skillfully than several other Premier League teams.