- Chelsea have completed the signing of Dutch wonderkid Daishawn Redan
- The 16-year-old is expected to join the Blues from Ajax on July 1, 2017
- The prodigy was a top target for Manchester United and Manchester City
Chelsea have completed the signing of Dutch wonderkid Daishawn Redan from Eredivise side Ajax, NAIJ.com reports.
The 16-year-old will join the Blues from July 1, 2017 as he has put pen to paper on his contract with the English champions.
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NAIJ.com understands that rivals Manchester United, Manchester City and RB Leipzig were also in the chase for the youngster's signature.
Ajax were keen on keeping the teen sensation at the club having developed him to this point as they expressed huge disappointment following his departure.
Daishawn Redan.
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Ajax head of youth Said Ouaali said: “We have mapped out a path for him and there have been discussions with him and his management.
“It is extremely regrettable, obviously they have something else on their minds.
“We have made every effort to maintain a great talent in Daishawn, but at some point it ends.
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“We wish him all the best with the rest of his career.”
NAIJ.com earlier reported that Chelsea have agreed a deal with former Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero as they are expected to announce the deal soon.
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