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5 things to know about him

Matt Miazga's transfer from the New York Red Bulls to English Premier League side Chelsea has now been made official. But to those fans on the eastern side of the Atlantic, Miazga is likely to be a massive unknown. Here are a few details on the Blues' newest centre-back ...

1. Where did Miazga come from?

Miazga was born in Clifton, New Jersey, and is a product of the Red Bulls' academy, having first joined the club's U-14 team. He rose through the ranks and signed his first professional contract -- making him a "homegrown player" in MLS parlance -- when he was 17.