Back to the Chelsea Newsfeed

Chelsea COMPLETE signing of Lesley Ugochukwu from Rennes for £23.5m... as the teenage French midfielder becomes the latest signing under Mauricio Pochettino

Chelsea have completed the signing of teenage French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Rennes for £23.5m.

The 19-year-old moves to Stamford Bridge after agreeing a seven-year contract, with the option of a further year.

Ugochukwu is predominantly a defensive midfielder and made 60 senior appearances for Rennes, who finished fourth in Ligue 1 last season to qualify for the Europa League.

MORE TO FOLLOW

Chelsea have completed the signing of midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Rennes for £23.5m