Chelsea Completes The Signing Of Ugochukwu From Rennes

Chelsea has announced the signing of 19-year-old midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Rennes on a seven-year contract with an option for a further season.

Ugochukwu completed the move to London from League 1 for a transfer fee around the region of €27m.

Chelsea’s Co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said told the club’s media: “We’re delighted Lesley is joining Chelsea. 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.”

Ever since making his debut at age 17, Ugochukwu cemented his spot at Rennes’ squad over the past two seasons and notched up 67 appearances.

The 19-year-old was also pivotal in the French side sealing the fourth spot in League 1 and reaching the Europa League knockout stage.