DBasia.news – Chelsea have officially reported that they have brought Leicester City defender Ben Chilwell. The 23-year-old defender’s arrival will be The Blues’ third major transfer to prepare for the 2020-2021 season.
Previously, Chelsea had signed Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech. The two players were recruited to sharpen attacks.
This time, it was the turn of the back line who got rations. Chelsea reportedly spent 50 million pounds to complete the transfer of Ben Chilwell.
After signing Ben Chilwell, Chelsea will immediately complete the transfers of Thiago Silva, Malang Sarr and Kai Havertz. The two players who are first to be named will arrive on free transfers.
“Ben Chilwell today became a player for the Blues after the left-back signed a five-year contract. The England international joined from Leicester City, the club where he started his professional career,” Chelsea explained in an official statement.
In his first statement as a Chelsea player, Ben Chilwell admitted that he couldn’t wait to compete.
“I’m delighted to be joining Chelsea at a very exciting time for this club. I can’t wait to be part of the young and dynamic squad that Frank Lampard leads as we fight for the title next season,” said Ben Chilwell.
“I’m looking forward to getting started and hopefully soon we’ll be playing in front of the crowd at Stamford Bridge.”
Meanwhile, the director of the Blues, Marina Granovskaia, is optimistic that Ben Chilwell will be a good buy. The transfer manager was impressed by the experience Ben Chilwell had.
“We are very pleased to have added a third player to the squad for next season. Ben Chilwell brings a wealth of experience at the Premier League, Champions League and international levels, despite his young age,” Granovskaia said.
Ben Chilwell is a player who can occupy various positions. Apart from left back, Ben Chilwell can also appear as a defensive midfielder and center back. Of the 99 matches in the Premier League, Ben Chilwell packed four goals plus 10 assists.