Chelsea FC has announced the signing of French teenager Lesley Ugochukwu from Ligue 1 club Stade Rennes.

The young midfielder has joined the London club on a seven-year deal with an option for an additional year.

The details of the deal were not made public, but it has been reported that Chelsea paid around 27.5 million euros for the 19-year-old.

Ugochukwu made a name for himself at Rennes, helping the club to a fourth-place finish in Ligue 1 and the Europa League knockout stages.

Chelsea FC is excited to welcome Lesley Ugochukwu to the club.

The 19-year-old midfielder joins the club from Ligue 1 side Stade Rennes, where he made a big impression.

Ugochukwu was a key part of the team that achieved a fourth-place finish in Ligue 1 and reached the Europa League knockout stages.

The young player is considered to have huge potential, and Chelsea's sporting directors are confident he will continue to develop and improve.