Chelsea have completed the signing of Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa.
Chukwuemeka agreed personal terms of a six-year contract at Chelsea and completed his transfer from Aston Villa, club statement said.
The England midfielder was signed for a fee of £15m fee plus £5m in add-ons.
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Chukwumemeka’s contract with the Blues will run until June 2028.
An excited Carney Chukwuemeka said;
“I’m so excited and just can’t wait to get on the pitch, meet all the players and try to win games and trophies with Chelsea.
“It’s been quite hectic but I couldn’t get Chelsea out of my head the last few days so I’m just happy and relieved that it’s all done.
“To hear myself say I play for Chelsea means the world to me. I’ve been a fan of Chelsea since I was young. To put the badge on for the first time today is honestly an amazing feeling.
“I feel like I just want to bring myself, try and be unique, and be a player for Chelsea that has never been seen before at this football club.
“Chelsea have shown that young potential can be fulfilled at this club and under our ownership we are determined this will continue. We are looking forward to Carney thriving here.
“People should expect me to be 100% in all I do because that’s all I’m going to do.”
The deal was also confirmed by owner Todd Boehly, who said Chukwuemeka will stay at the club and there will be no loan move.
“He’s one of the most exciting young players in #Europe, we are delighted to add such a talented young individual to our squad for the new season and beyond”.
