Back to the International Newsfeed

Chilwell offers fitness update after taking ‘easy’ decision to seal £50m Chelsea switch

Ben Chilwell claims the heel problem which had cast doubts over his £50 million ($66m) move to Chelsea is “healing well”, with an “easy decision” made to link up with the Blues.

A big-money transfer for the England international had been in the pipeline for some time.

In a summer of heavy investment from those at Stamford Bridge, Frank Lampard quickly identified the acquisition of a new left-back as a top priority.

Editors' Picks

Chilwell was an obvious target, as a player with Premier League experience and the potential for future improvement at 23 years of age.