Chelsea beat title rivals by signing Ajax wonderkid
Dutch publication Voetbalzone reports that Antonio Conte’s side have fended off their two Manchester title rivals and snapped up the highly-sought 16-year-old.
Man United were interested in the services of the Dutchman having been told that he would be leaving the Amsterdam club in March. Other attentive parties included Man City and Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig, but it looks as it is the Pensioners who have convinced the youngster to sign.
It is thought that Redan has already signed on for the Blues and will commence his career with the club on July 1st.
The imminent departure, though, has left a bad taste in the mouths of his previous side, with Ajax’s Head of Youth Said Ouaali stating his disappointment.
Ouaall 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.
Jacque Talbot (@Jac_talbot)