Chelsea have now confirmed the signing of striker, Marc Guiu from Barcelona.

The club released a statement on Monday, thus: “Chelsea is pleased to announce the signing of striker Marc Guiu from FC Barcelona.

“The Spaniard has agreed a five-year deal with the Blues, which includes a further one-year option, and will join up with his new teammates for pre-season.”

Guiu has said he wants to be the best striker in the world, and his goal is to win the Premier League and Champions League with Chelsea.

He said after signing for Chelsea: “Ever since I was small, it was my dream to play in the Premier League and be successful in England. Now I have the opportunity to join Chelsea and I will work my hardest to be successful for the club.

“I think what’s most important [to start with] is that I adapt to my surroundings, which I’m sure will be easy, and then of course I want to win the Champions League and the Premier League for Chelsea.

“On a personal level, I want to help the team as much as I can by scoring lots of goals and I want to become the best centre forward in the world.”