Chelsea have informed the representatives of PSG midfielder Kays Ruiz-Atil that the London club will not be signing their client.
Goal reported in January that Chelsea were exploring a deal for the talented academy product, with technical advisor Claude Makelele sent to France to meet with Ruiz-Atil's representatives.
But the Blues have now turned down the chance to land the 17-year-old, whose future with the Ligue 1 champions is still up in the air.
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Ruiz-Atil has told PSG hierarchy that he wishes to train with the first team next season with a view toward a senior debut, but sporting director Leonardo is understood to have not responded favourably to that request.