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Leeds complete signing of Chelsea starlet Lewis Bate as England youth international puts pen to paper on three-year deal following £1.5m switch to Elland Road

Leeds have completed the signing of Lewis Bate from Chelsea, making him their fifth summer addition.

England youth international midfielder Bate has signed a three-year deal after travelling to Leeds yesterday to finalise his move and undergo a medical.

Official confirmation of his arrival is expected this morning.

Leeds are set to pay £1.5m plus add-ons for the 18 year-old. Chelsea have also secured a sell-on clause in the agreement though no buy-back clause.

Leeds United have completed the signing of Lewis Bate from Chelsea on a three-year deal

Mailonline revealed on Monday that Bate was subject of interest from a number of Chelsea’s Premier League rivals, including Leeds.