10:45pm: Chelsea CONFIRMS Winger deal as Blues make decision on signing £80M star
CHELSEA CONFIRMS SUMMER EXIT –
Chinonso Chibueze has left Chelsea and completed a move to Championship club Stoke City, both clubs have confirmed this weekend.
CHELSEA posted on the club website: ‘Having signed with the Blues as an Under-10 from Fulham, Chinonso moved through the age groups at Cobham and made his Under-18s debut during the 2021/22 season.
‘Further appearances for the Under-18s came during the 2022/23 campaign and last season, one of which was a two-goal outing in a 9-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion.
‘Good luck for the future, Chi Chi!’
Stoke put on the club website:’Stoke City Under-21s have added four new players to their squad ahead of the 24/25 campaign.
‘Goalkeeper Noah Cooper, defender Francis Gyimah and attacking duo Kieron Willox and Chinonso Chibueze have all signed professional terms in ST4.
‘Cooper, Gyimah and Willox arrive following successful trial periods at the end of the 23/24 season, meanwhile, Chibueze joins the Potters following several years in Chelsea’s Academy.
‘Willox arrives at Clayton Wood from Scottish giants Rangers, whilst Gyimah and Cooper join from Premier League sides Liverpool and Arsenal respectively.
Chelsea have turned down the chance to sign Jadon Sancho this summer after Manchester United reportedly offered the winger to the Blues, and a few other clubs.
Sancho has fallen out of favour at United after a public spat with manager Erik ten Hag, who remained in charge after winning the FA Cup, and the winger spent the second half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund and played in the Champions League final.
According to reports in Italy, United have been offering the England international out and are looking to make a profit, and the Blues were offered the chance to sign the 24-year-old.
However – reports have claimed that CHELSEA opted against adding the winger to the side, just like Arsenal did last month
It is said in Italy that United have been offering the player out as they look to cut ties and get a fee in return for his services.