According to reports, Chelsea have reached an agreement with Portuguese club Vitória Guimarães for the transfer of 21 year old midfielder Jacob Maddox.
Maddox had one year left to run on the four-year deal he signed back in 2017. He joined Chelsea as a 13 year old from Bristol City.
The 21-year-old midfielder is the second player from the club’s academy to sign for Vitória Guimarães, signing a four year deal with the Portuguese club.
After completing his transfer, Maddox said: “I am very excited. I followed Vitória over the last season and realizing how much Edwards and Suliman like to be here and feel valued here, it is obvious that I was very happy when this opportunity arose and it was an immediate ‘yes’.
“In addition to what I already knew, having talked to the President and [sporting director] Carlos Freitas was very important because I understood how ambitious the project is. I like this bet on the talent of young players and I can’t wait for the start.”
“I am a player who tries to make things happen, but I am also a team player, who understands the defensive side of the game. I want the team to count on me and that we have a great season together.”