MX23RW : Thursday, March 28 14:33:05| >> :60:959:959:

Chelsea bring in Tiemoue Bakayoko from AS Monaco on five-year deal

Chelsea bring in Bakayoko from Monaco
© SilverHub
Chelsea announce the arrival of Tiemoue Bakayoko from AS Monaco, handing the France international a five-year deal.

Chelsea have finalised a move for France international Tiemoue Bakayoko, bringing in the powerful midfielder from AS Monaco on a five-year deal.

The 22-year-old has been on the Blues' radar for most of the summer, while he was also previously being linked with a move to Premier League rivals Manchester United.

Bakayoko arrived in London earlier this week to finalise personal terms and undergo a medical, however, paving the way for a transfer reportedly worth around £40m - the second-highest fee ever paid by the West London outfit to sign a player.

A Ligue 1 title winner with Monaco last season, Bakayoko is the latest star name to depart the principality club, trying his luck in English football for the first time in 2017-18 following spells with the Monegasques and Rennes.

Speaking to his new side's official website, the recently-capped France international said: "I am very happy to be here and to join this great team.

"I have grown up watching Chelsea. Signing was the natural thing for me because it is a club I loved very much in my childhood. I am now looking forward to evolving under this fantastic coach and alongside so many great teammates."

Technical director Michael Emenalo added: "Tiemoue was outstanding as Monaco emerged as one of Europe's best sides last season and we are delighted to welcome him to Chelsea.

"Despite his young age he already has plenty of experience as a French title winner and having competed in the latter stages of the Champions League, we believe he will add considerable quality to our squad."

Bakayoko, who will wear the number 14 shirt next season, becomes Chelsea's second big arrival of the summer following the signing of Antonio Rudiger from Roma earlier this week.

ID:302758: cacheID:302758:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:3153:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Tiemoue Bakayoko and Yaya Toure during the Champions League match between Manchester City and AS Monaco on February 21, 2017
Read Next:
Jose Mourinho 'rules out Bakayoko move'
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal28204470244664
2Liverpool28197265263964
3Manchester CityMan City28196363283563
4Aston Villa29175760421856
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs28165759421753
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd28152113939047
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham2912894650-444
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2811985044642
9Wolverhampton WanderersWolves28125114244-241
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle281241259481140
11Chelsea27116104745239
12Fulham29115134344-138
13Bournemouth2898114152-1135
14Crystal Palace2878133348-1529
15Brentford2975174154-1326
16Everton2887132939-1025
17Luton TownLuton2957174260-1822
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2967163551-1621
19Burnley2945202963-3417
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd2835202474-5014


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!