Chelsea has signed England’s left-back Ben Chilwell from Leicester City on a five-year contract.
Okay.ng understands that the Blues have signed Chilwell for between forty-five and 50 million pounds.
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“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,” Chilwell said on the club’s website. .
“I can’t wait to get there and I hope we don’t stop at the game in front of Chelsea enthusiasts at Stamford Bridge.”
Chelsea manager Marina Granovskaia, speaking about the transfer, said: “We are very pleased to have completed our third addition to our exciting team for next season. Ben brings a lot of high-level gaming joy in the Premier League, Champions League and foreign level, despite his young age.
“We are confident that Ben will adapt very temporarily to become a Chelsea player and, with the 2020/21 adjustment schedule busy, is an addition to the team needed to challenge the honours.
Chilwell joins Stamford Bridge Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner, who have already signed with Ajax and RB Leipzig respectively.