Chelsea confirm signing of midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa

Chelsea on Thursday confirmed that they have signed England Under-19 international midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa.

The 18-year-old will move to Stamford Bridge after agreeing a six-year contract to join Thomas Tuchel's squad.

The midfielder was part of the England side that won the Under-19 European Championship this summer, scoring in the final against Israel. He was chosen in Uefa's Team of the Tournament after some impressive performances at the event.

The teenager had refused to sign an to extension to his contract at Villa Park, which was due to end this summer.

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