Chelsea have announced the signing of Brazilian forward Kenedy from Fluminense, further adding to their squad before the transfer window closes this summer.

Jose Mourinho's Premier League champions have completed a deal for the highly rated 19-year-old, who was already known to Chelsea fans due to his involvement on the club's pre-season tour.




Fluminense gave Chelsea permission to field Kenedy in their pre-season friendly against Barcelona in Washington DC earlier this summer.

And how they have officially completed the signing of the Brazilian, who has been handed the number 16 shirt at Stamford Bridge by the Blues.
 

 

Kenedy is delighted to have joined the Blues and has vowed to do all he can to become an important member of the Chelsea squad.

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"I am very happy to complete my transfer to Chelsea", he told his new club's official site.

"It is an exciting time for me to join the English Premier League champions and I hope I can become an important player for the club.

"I very much enjoyed my time with the squad during pre-season and I am very grateful to Fluminense for allowing me this opportunity."

Kenedy, a left-footed attacker, is able to operate as a central forward or on the left and right wing.