Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall: Chelsea complete £30m signing of Leicester midfielder to join Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge | Football news

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored 12 league goals last season for Leicester under new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca; Dewsbury-Hall move to Stamford Bridge in £30m deal; the 25-year-old could return to the King Power Stadium in Chelsea colors at the end of November

Chelsea have completed the £30million signing of Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

The 25-year-old joins new Blues manager Enzo Maresca in swapping the King Power Stadium for Stamford Bridge this summer.

Dewsbury-Hall – who signed a five-year contract with the option of an extra year – scored 12 league goals and registered 14 assists under Maresca last season.

“It’s amazing to be here as a Chelsea player,” Dewsbury-Hall told Chelsea’s website.

“This is a club that people grow up for and hope to play for one day, so it’s a privilege to be here. I’m really excited to get going and I can’t wait to show everyone what I can do.”

The midfielder is Chelsea’s fourth summer signing after deals were completed for Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo, Aston Villa midfielder Omari Kellyman and Barcelona forward Marc Guiu.

The Dewsbury-Hall deal helps Leicester immensely to meet the Profit and Sustainability (PSR) rules, but it remains to be seen whether they will be fully compliant.

Farewell to Leicester’s Dewsbury-Hall

Dewsbury-Hall wrote an emotional goodbye to Leicester on his Instagram account after first joining the club as an eight-year-old.

The 25-year-old went on to make 129 appearances for the club and wrote: “Well what can I say? What a journey it’s been. I’ve dedicated seventeen years of my life to this club and it’s been a pleasure. I’ve loved .every minute of my time at this football club and I have made some memories and friendships that I will never forget.

“When we got relegated in the 2022/23 season, I felt personally responsible for the part I played in that. I set out to make sure we got back into the Premier League in the first season because I know how devastating a position it can be for a club if it doesn’t happen.

“I am very proud of what we achieved together last season – creating memories of a lifetime for all of us. But more than that, we hope to right the wrongs of that relegation season.

“The overwhelming number of messages I have received over the last few days has truly touched me and I thank each and every person for taking the time to do this, it means so much to me and my family. I want to thank everyone. the teammates I played with, the coaches I worked with and the fans I grew up with.

“I’m delighted to leave the club with them in the Premier League, where I belong, and I wish Leicester City all the best for next season and beyond. I’m one of yours, Leicester. But it’s time for me to go now… “

Chelsea fixtures: Awkward Dewsbury-Hall return in November?

Enzo Maresca will host former club Manchester City in his first Premier League game as Chelsea head coach.

Maresca – who had two spells as City manager under Pep Guardiola – replaced Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea this summer and will host his former club at Stamford Bridge on Sunday 18 August live. sky sports, start at 16.30.

The 44-year-old Italian was torn from Leicester after guiding them back to the Premier League and will return to the King Power Stadium when Chelsea visit on Saturday 23 November.

The Blues face a tough time in October and November playing Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester United and Arsenal in successive matches, while their first meeting with Tottenham it’s saturday december 7th and they’re hosting Fulham on Boxing Day.

Chelsea also look set for a more daunting end to their top-flight campaign with games against Liverpool, Newcastle and Man Utdbefore traveling in Nottingham Forest on the last day of Sunday, May 25.

When does the summer transfer window open and close?

The 2024 summer transfer window in the Premier League and Scottish Premiership is officially open.

The window will close on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and 11.30pm in Scotland.

The Premier League and Scottish Premiership have moved ahead of Deadline Day to link up with Europe’s other major leagues. The closing dates were set following discussions with leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.