Stade Rennais validated a transfer of 30 million euros on Tuesday.
It was 19-year-old defensive midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu who caught Chelsea’s eye and officially joined the Blues today.
The Franco-Nigerian player will have played 60 matches with his training club in two seasons; he signed up with the London club for seven years, until 2030.
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However, the interested party could be loaned this season to perfect his learning. The Strasbourg track – the RCSA belonging to the same shareholders as Chelsea now – is mentioned.