Chelsea wants to buy a nugget from Stade Rennais

Published: July 29, 2023

By: Manu Tournoux

Chelsea continues its market among young talents… and in Ligue 1. After signing his first professional contract in 2020, Lesley Ugochukwu (19) recently extended his contract until 2025 with Stade Rennais. Established only 14 times last season in Ligue 1, the young midfielder could have desires elsewhere.

According to information from The Team, Lesley Ugochukwu has been in negotiations with Chelsea for ten days for a transfer, two years from the end of his contract. Also courted by West Ham, the 19-year-old could do good for the Blues workforce… unless he is then loaned to the new partner club Strasbourg.

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Manu Tournoux

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