Premier League giants Chelsea have confirmed their fifth signing of the transfer window.
The Blues have completed a deal for young midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Ligue 1 side Rennes.
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The 19-year-old has put pen-to-paper on a seven-year contract with the Premier League giants and has already joined the team in America for pre-season.
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"We're delighted Lesley is joining Chelsea. He is an impressive young player who has already made his mark in Ligue 1. He has a huge amount of potential and we know he is going to continue to develop and improve. We are pleased that he has joined us in the U.S and that he will be able to integrate with the squad quickly, " Co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said, as per the club's official website.
Ugochukwe becomes the fifth player to join the club under Mauricio Pochettino's reign following the arrivals of Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson, Angelo, Diego Moreira.
The Blues begin their Premier League campaign against rivals Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
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