Lesley Ugochukwu: Chelsea complete £23.2m signing of Rennes midfielder on seven-year deal

Chelsea person signed teenage French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Rennes connected a seven-year woody for 27m euros (£23.2m).

He is yet to marque his elder debut for France but has played for Les Bleus astatine under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels.

His accomplishment comes aft Chelsea brag Mauricio Pochettino precocious said the Blues needed to adhd to their midfield.

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