Chelsea sealed a deal for 17-year-old Jamaican international Dujuan Richards, edging out Newcastle.
The youngster, who made his senior international debut against Trinidad and Tobago last week, agreed to terms and signed for Chelsea before bowing out at international level.
Richards arrives from the Phoenix Academy and is going to join her Chelsea In November, at the age of eighteen, he spent two weeks on trial with Newcastle United before opting to move to West London.
The forward confirmed the deal on his social media, saying, “What a dream come true. When I’m 18 I’ll be able to play in the Premier League and for a club like Chelsea.”
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He made the same decision as Brazilian superstar Andre Santos, who also opted to move to Chelsea despite intense interest on his part. Newcastle.
“When you’re managing a player, it’s important that you look at all the options available and choose the best possible offer,” said his agent Craig Butler. Jamaica Gleaner.
“Newcastle did a really great job and worked hard to get him and we appreciate everything they did. Newcastle put in a good show and so did Genk and Ajax. But for us Chelsea did the best.
“Chelsea was not only better financially but also in terms of football trajectory and player plan.”
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