Chelsea have completed the signing of Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa for a fee reported to be in the region of £19million.
Attacking midfielder Kellyman made six senior appearances for Villa after joining them from Derby County in 2022.
The 18-year-old England youth international has signed a six-year deal at Stamford Bridge with the option of a further year.
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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 29, 2024
He told Chelsea’s website: “It is fantastic to be standing here as a Chelsea player. It’s a massive club with an amazing history, so it is great to join.
“It is a dream come true for sure. I’m buzzing to have put on the shirt and can’t wait to get started.”
Chelsea have been busy in the transfer market in recent weeks, in addition to securing Enzo Maresca as the club’s new head coach.
Full-back Ian Maatsen went in the opposite direction to Kellyman, signing for Villa yesterday, and Omari Hutchinson is expected to complete a move to Ipswich Town in the coming days having impressed on loan at Portman Road last season.
Tosin Adarabioyo joined from Fulham on a free transfer while Hakim Ziyech has gone to Galatasaray.
