Chelsea has just signed midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City for £30m. The 25-year-old Foxes academy graduate has signed a six-year contract with the Blues, set to expire in 2030. The transfer was completed before Sunday’s Premier League profit and sustainability rules (PSR) deadline, which will help Leicester comply with financial guidelines.
Dewsbury-Hall is ecstatic about joining his childhood dream club, Chelsea. He had an outstanding season last year, scoring 12 goals and providing 12 assists in 44 league games, earning him Leicester’s Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season awards.
With Dewsbury-Hall’s move to Chelsea, he will reunite with manager Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge. Maresca joined Chelsea this summer after leading Leicester to the Championship title last season. This signing marks Chelsea’s fourth summer transfer, following other signings like defender Tosin Adarabioyo, midfielder Omari Kellyman, and teenage forward Marc Guiu.
Leicester can now breathe a sigh of relief as Dewsbury-Hall’s move to Chelsea is complete. The £30m deal will help ease some of their PSR concerns. With £40m banked from Dewsbury-Hall’s and Maresca’s transfers, Leicester is gaining confidence that they can stay within the PSR rules, which prohibit clubs from losing more than £105m over three years. Although there are still unresolved issues, such as the first charge imposed by the Premier League in March, Leicester remains committed to cooperating in the process to avoid potential penalties.
Overall, Dewsbury-Hall’s move to Chelsea marks a significant moment for both clubs as they navigate through challenging financial situations while still maintaining their competitive edge on the field.
