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OFFICIAL: Chelsea sign Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa

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– Chelsea have signed 18-year-old midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa for £20m.

– Chukwuemeka, who starred in England’s Under-19 European Championship triumph in July, has agreed a six-year deal.

– He was left out of Villa’s pre-season tour to Australia after refusing to sign a new contract.

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– “It’s been quite hectic but I couldn’t get Chelsea out of my head the last few days so I’m just happy and relieved that it’s all done,” said Chukwuemeka.

– “I’m so excited and just can’t wait to get on the pitch, meet all the players and try to win games and trophies with Chelsea.”

– Chukwuemeka, who made 12 appearances for Villa last season, was contracted until the end of the 2022-23 campaign.

– Last month Villa boss Steven Gerrard said Chukwuemeka had not signed a contract offer which had been in place “for some time”.

– He had been linked with Barcelona, AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund.

– Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly said: “Carney is one of the most exciting young players in Europe so we are really looking forward to seeing him in action at Stamford Bridge.

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– “We are delighted to be able to bring him to Chelsea and add such a talented young individual to our squad for the new season and beyond.”

– This summer Chelsea have brought in England forward Raheem Sterling from Manchester City for £50m and Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli for £34m.

– They also signed 18-year-old American goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina for a reported £12m from Chicago Fire, where he will remain on loan until the end of the Major League Soccer season.

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– Chelsea are on the verge of signing Spain defender Marc Cucurella from Brighton, who rejected a £30m offer from Manchester City in July.

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