Chelsea have completed the signing of Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for approximately £30 million. The 25-year-old has penned a six-year deal at Stamford Bridge, reuniting with Chelsea’s new manager Enzo Maresca, whom he worked with last season.
Dewsbury-Hall’s departure represents a significant loss for Leicester, though financially it aids their adherence to the Premier League’s financial regulations. The transfer fee is considered pure profit for Leicester as Dewsbury-Hall progressed through their academy ranks.
During his time at Leicester, Dewsbury-Hall amassed 120 appearances and scored 17 goals, with 12 of those coming last season as he played a pivotal role in the club’s promotion to the Premier League.
He wrote on Instagram:
“Well what can I say? What a journey it’s been. 17 years of my life devoted to this club and it’s been a pleasure. I’ve loved every minute of my time at this football club and created some memories & friendships I’ll never forget.
“When we were relegated in the 22/23 season, I felt personally responsible for my part played in that.
“I made it my goal to ensure we got back to the Premier League within the first season, as I know how devastating a position that can be for a club if it doesn’t happen.
“I’m very proud of what we achieved together last season – creating memories of a lifetime for us all. But bigger than that, hopefully going some way to righting the wrongs of that relegation season.”
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