Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall says goodbye to Leicester City ahead of Chelsea move

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has bid farewell to Leicester City ahead of his £30m move to Chelsea.

The midfielder’s move to Stamford Bridge is set to be announced soon, with the 25-year-old signing a six-year deal as he reunites with Enzo Maresca. His departure brings to an end an association of almost two decades with City, the club he joined at the age of eight.

In a social media post accompanied by a video covering his journey to City, Dewsbury-Hall said he was happy to be leaving the club while they were in the Premier League and hoped he had righted some of the wrongs of relegation. the previous season. He said he has been moved by the messages from supporters he has received in recent days.

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Winner of the club’s Player of the Season award as they claimed the Championship title, Dewsbury-Hall stated earlier this summer that he had no intention of leaving the club. But a move to Chelsea proved too tempting, while the transfer fee helps City amid concerns over profit and sustainability rules.

In her post, Dewsbury-Hall wrote: “Well what can I say? What a trip it was. I dedicated 17 years of my life to this club and it was a pleasure. I have loved every minute of my time at this football club. and created some memories and friendships that I will never forget.

“When we got relegated in the 22/23 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 all the teammates I played with, the coaches I worked with and the fans I grew up with.

“I am 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 to go now… Thanks for the ride. KDH.”

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