Breaking news! Chelsea announce shocking deal as Blues secure another Premier League star
According to Chelsea, a deal has been made with Aston Villa for the club’s popular teenager Carney Chukwuemeka.
The 18-year-old is anticipated to join the team this summer, following Kalidou Koulibaly and Raheem Sterling. Eddie Beach from Southampton and Omari Hutchinson from Arsenal are among young players who have joined Chelsea.
This summer, Chelsea wasn’t heavily connected to the Aston Villa midfielder since Borussia Dortmund was also showing an interest in the teenager.
Carney Chukwuemeka’s transfer to Chelsea has already been officially announced.
Chukwuemeka’s transfer to Chelsea is anticipated to cost an initial £15 million, but further clauses might raise the cost to more than £20 million.
A statement from Chelsea read: “Aston Villa and Chelsea can confirm that the clubs have reached an agreement for the permanent transfer of Carney Chukwuemeka.
“The 18-year-old has been given permission to travel to London to discuss both personal terms and undergo a medical.”
Chukwuemeka was named Aston Villa’s Academy Player of the Year for 2020-21.
The highly-rated midfielder made 11 Premier League appearances last season under Steven Gerrard, and has been named as a star in the making by Paul Merson.
Aston Villa and Chelsea can confirm that the clubs have reached an agreement for the permanent transfer of Carney Chukwuemeka.
The 18-year-old has been given permission to travel to London to discuss both personal terms and undergo a medical.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 2, 2022