Chelsea Football Club has secured the services of talented midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City. The 25-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract, with an additional one-year option, making him a Blue for the foreseeable future.
Background and Career Highlights
• Dewsbury-Hall began his football journey at Leicester City, joining the club at the age of eight.
• He made his senior debut for the Foxes in an FA Cup tie against Brentford in January 2020.
• A loan spell at Blackpool in League One saw him score four goals in just ten appearances.
• During the 2020/21 season, he impressed on loan at Luton Town in the Championship, earning a place in Leicester’s first-team squad.
• The 2021/22 campaign was a breakthrough year for Dewsbury-Hall, making 44 appearances across all competitions and helping Leicester reach the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals.
• Last season, under new head coach Enzo Maresca, he played a pivotal role in Leicester’s promotion to the Premier League, scoring 12 goals and earning accolades as Supporters’ Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season.
Chelsea’s Excitement
Speaking about his move to Stamford Bridge, Dewsbury-Hall expressed his enthusiasm: “It is amazing to be sitting here as a Chelsea player. This is a club people grow up watching and hoping to one day play for, so it is a privilege to be here. I’m really excited to get going and can’t wait to show everybody what I can do.”
Transfer Fee
The transfer fee for Dewsbury-Hall is reported to be around £30 million, making him a significant addition to Chelsea’s midfield.
Future Prospects
As he joins Chelsea, Dewsbury-Hall looks forward to contributing to the team’s success and continuing his upward trajectory in the Premier League.
Welcome to Chelsea, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Sources: Chelsea FC Official Site