OFFICIAL: Chelsea complete signing of defender on a three-year contract
It’s official, Chelsea have completed the signing of 17-year-old defender Ishe Samuels-Smith from Everton.
However, The 17-year-old has made the summer switch to Stamford Bridge from Everton after a £4 million fee was agreed between the sides. He has penned a three-year contract at Chelsea until June 2026.
Samuels-Smith was highly-rated at Everton and was an unused substitute during their 4-1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup third round last November. He also made the first-team match squad against Fulham in April.
Speaking to the official Chelsea website after finalising his transfer, the defender said: “It was a shock to me because it all happened quickly, but I’m really glad to be here.
“It’s going to be a good experience coming into such a big club. It will be a new challenge because there are top players here, so I am going to have to adapt quickly and get through the levels.”
Chelsea have already completed the signings of Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson, Alex Matos and Diego Moreira this summer.
Chelsea FC has completed the signing of defender Ishe Samuels-Smith from Everton. ✍️
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 8, 2023