Chelsea have officially announced the signing of full-back Ben Chilwell from Leicester City ahead of the 2020/21 campaign.
The left-back has put pen to paper on a five-year deal at the Stamford Bridge after weeks of speculations and becomes the west London outfit’s third major signing this summer.
Chelsea fans, introducing… @BenChilwell! 🙌 #BenIsBlue pic.twitter.com/8Z91YmgOpS
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 26, 2020
The details concerning the fee paid for the England international were undisclosed.
And having completed the move to Chelsea, Chilwell said: “I am delighted to be joining Chelsea at this very exciting time for the club. I’m looking forward to being a part of this young, dynamic squad led by Frank Lampard as we challenge for honours next season. I can’t wait to get started and hopefully it won’t be long before we’re playing in front of the Chelsea fans at Stamford Bridge.”
‘Talking to Frank before I signed was one of the main reasons I wanted to come.’@BenChilwell‘s first words as a Chelsea player! 💬 #BenIsBlue
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 26, 2020
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia added: “We are very pleased to have completed our third addition to our exciting squad for the coming season. Ben brings plenty of top-level experience playing in the Premier League, Champions League and at international level, despite his young age.
“We are confident Ben will adapt very quickly to being a Chelsea player and with the fixture programme for 2020/21 especially busy, he is a fantastic addition to the squad needed to challenge for honours.”
Frank Lampard is looking to build his team prior to the start of the 2020/21 Premier League season, and the defender’s addition means Chelsea have already signed three players this transfer window.
Absolutely buzzing to sign for @ChelseaFC. Really exciting time for the club, with such a good squad! Can’t wait to meet all of the lads and everyone around the building. Special thank you to the manager for the faith he has shown in me. A dream come true. Come on you blues 💙 pic.twitter.com/xpfIklsgzn
— Ben Chilwell (@BenChilwell) August 26, 2020
The 23-year-old has managed over 120 appearances for Brendan Rodgers’ team since making his debut as an 18-year-old back in October 2015.
Chilwell was also a part of the Foxes team which finished fifth last season, narrowly missing out on a place for Champions League football. He played 33 times at the King Power Stadium, scoring three times and providing three assists in the league.
