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LONDON (AP) — Wesley Fofana became one of the most expensive defenders in soccer history after securing a move to Chelsea from Premier League rival Leicester for a reported fee of 75 million pounds ($87 million) on Wednesday.
Chelsea have completed the signing of France Under-21 international central defender Wesley Fofana from Leicester City, the two clubs announced on Wednesday. Fofana, 21, has signed a seven-year deal at Stamford Bridge, the London outfit said. The transfer fee is undisclosed but reports in the UK said Chelsea would pay their Premier League rivals 70 million pounds ($81.3m) plus bonuses for the former Saint-Etienne player.
Wesley Fofana joins Chelsea… Photo: Twitter/Chelsea
Wesley Fofana has completed his £70 million move from Leicester to Chelsea.
Leicester City, both Premier League sides said on Wednesday, with the Frenchman signing a seven-year contract with the west London club. Financial details were not disclosed but British media reports said the deal was worth 70 million pounds ($81.33 million). "Wesley is a hugely promising defender who has already proven his quality in the Premier League at a young age," Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly said.
Chelsea have secured their sixth major signing of the transfer window after completing a deal for Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday.
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Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Wesley Fofana signing from Leicester City on a seven-year deal.