(Photo Confirmation) English-Born Midfielder Of Nigerian Descent Completes Move To Chelsea
Published: January 05, 2018
Premier League champions Chelsea have confirmed the signing of England
international of Nigerian descent Ross Barkley, writes the official
website.
The 24-year-old ended his thirteen-year association with Everton by inking a five-and-a-half year contract with Chelsea on Friday, January 5.
''I'm overwhelmed, I'm looking forward to it and I'm really excited to get started,'' Barkley told Chelsea's official website.
''To be given a fresh start at a new club like Chelsea, it's unbelievable for me.
''I'm looking forward to continuing where I left off at the end of last season and hoping to improve and add more goals to my game.''
For the remainder of the 2017-18 season, Barkley will wear the number eight shirt.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : chelseafc.com
The 24-year-old ended his thirteen-year association with Everton by inking a five-and-a-half year contract with Chelsea on Friday, January 5.
''I'm overwhelmed, I'm looking forward to it and I'm really excited to get started,'' Barkley told Chelsea's official website.
''To be given a fresh start at a new club like Chelsea, it's unbelievable for me.
''I'm looking forward to continuing where I left off at the end of last season and hoping to improve and add more goals to my game.''
For the remainder of the 2017-18 season, Barkley will wear the number eight shirt.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : chelseafc.com
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