Chelsea threw themselves at Dewsbury-Hall in Leicester

He will be reunited with manager Enzo Maresca, who joined Chelsea in June after leading Leicester to the Championship title last season.

“It’s amazing to be sitting here as a Chelsea player,” said Dewsbury-Hall. “This is a club that people grow up and watch and hope to play for one day, so it’s a privilege to be here.”

Dewsbury-Hall scored 12 goals and contributed 12 assists in 44 league games last season, earning him Leicester’s Player of the Season.