Chelsea sign USA defender Wiley from Atlanta Utd
Matt Miazga of FC Cincinnati blocks a shot by Caleb Wiley of Atlanta United during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on April 20, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kevin C. Cox / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Audio By Vocalize
Chelsea signed teenage United States defender Caleb Wiley from
Atlanta United in a deal worth a reported £8.5 million ($10.9 million) on
Monday.
Wiley agreed a six-year contract with the Premier League club with
the option of a further one-season extension.
"Chelsea is pleased to announce the signing of United States
international Caleb Wiley," the club confirmed on their website.
The 19-year-old left-back had been part of Atlanta's first team
since 2022 and made his senior debut for the United States against Mexico last
October.
Wiley is currently in Paris, where he is part of the US squad at
the Olympic Games.
When he arrives at Stamford Bridge, Wiley will be assessed by new
boss Enzo Maresca as competition for Marc Cucurella and Ben Chilwell, who are
Chelsea's senior left-backs.
However,
it is has been reported Wiley could spend next season on loan at French club
Strasbourg, who are part of the same Blueco ownership group as Chelsea.
Join the Discussion
Share your perspective with the Citizen Digital community.
No comments yet
This discussion is waiting for your voice. Be the first to share your thoughts!