Chelsea have completed the signing of midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Rennes.
The 19-year-old has signed a seven-year contract, with Chelsea having the option to extend his stay by a further year.
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“We’re delighted Lesley is joining Chelsea,” co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley told the club’s official website.
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“He is an impressive young player who has already made his mark in Ligue 1. He has a huge amount of potential and we know he is going to continue to develop and improve.
"We are pleased that he has joined us in the U.S and that he will be able to integrate with the squad quickly.”
Ugochukwu will hope to feature in Chelsea's final pre-season match against Borussia Dortmund on 3 August, before their Premier League opener at home to Liverpool on 13 August.