June 29th 2024.
Chelsea and Aston Villa have recently made a couple of exciting deals. The first deal was for the transfer of Omari Kellyman, the highly-rated midfielder from Aston Villa, to Chelsea for a whopping £19m. This deal was finalized in less than 24 hours after Aston Villa agreed to sign Chelsea's Ian Maatsen. Kellyman, who has represented England at the youth level, has signed a six-year contract with the Blues and will join his new teammates during the upcoming pre-season.
The 18-year-old expressed his excitement at joining such a prestigious club, saying, "It is fantastic to be standing here as a Chelsea player. It's a massive club with an amazing history, so it is great to join. It is a dream come true for sure. I'm buzzing to have put on the shirt and can't wait to get started." This is Chelsea's third signing of the summer, with the previous two being English defender Tosin Adarabioyo and Brazilian winger Estevao Willian, who will join the team next summer after spending another season at Palmeiras.
Aston Villa also made a significant signing in the form of Ian Maatsen from Chelsea. The Dutch defender was signed for £35m and will be joining Villa Park after an impressive loan spell at Borussia Dortmund. Maatsen, who is currently with the Dutch Euros squad, only made 16 appearances for Chelsea but made a lasting impact during his loan spell with Dortmund, helping them reach the Champions League final.
Last season, Chelsea finished sixth in the Premier League under the guidance of Mauricio Pochettino, who has since left the club and been replaced by Enzo Maresca, the former manager of Leicester City. Aston Villa, on the other hand, had a brilliant season under Unai Emery, finishing fourth and qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in their history.
With these exciting transfers, both Chelsea and Aston Villa are gearing up for the next season, and fans can't wait to see these new players in action. Stay tuned for more updates on Chelsea and Aston Villa's latest news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter. Your privacy is important to us, and we are protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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