Chelsea Sign Leicester's Ben Chilwell on 5-Year Deal

Chelsea have confirmed the capture of Leicester City and England left-back Ben Chilwell on a five-year deal.

The 23-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Foxes for some time, with Manchester City and Manchester United both being touted as possible destinations in the past.

However, the Blues have managed to win the race for Chilwell and announced the move via their website.

"I am delighted to be joining Chelsea at this very exciting time for the club," Chilwell said. "I’m looking forward to being a part of this young, dynamic squad led by Frank Lampard as we challenge for honours next season. I can’t wait to get started and hopefully it won’t be long before we’re playing in front of the Chelsea fans at Stamford Bridge."

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia added: "We are very pleased to have completed our third addition to our exciting squad for the coming season. Ben brings plenty of top-level experience playing in the Premier League, Champions League and at international level, despite his young age.

"We are confident Ben will adapt very quickly to being a Chelsea player and with the fixture programme for 2020/21 especially busy, he is a fantastic addition to the squad needed to challenge for honours."

Chilwell came through the youth academy at Leicester, making his first team debut in FA Cup back in 2016. During the 2017/2018 season he made the left-back position his own and has gone from strength to strength since, earning the first of 11 England caps in 2018.

With Chilwell gone, Leicester are likely to delve into the transfer market to strengthen with Ajax's Nicolas Tagliafico among several names being mentioned.

Youngster Luke Thomas, who filled in admirably for Chilwell in the final few of games of last season, has also just signed a new long-term contract.