Premier League champions Chelsea have confirmed the signing of defender Papy Djilobodji from Ligue 1 side Nantes.
The Pensioners are believed to have agreed to pay the French side a fee in the region of €4m for the transfer of the 26-year-old defender.
Having started off his club career at Senegalese side ASC Saloum, Djilobodji moved to France in 2009 joining CFA Group D side US Senart-Moissy before moving to Nantes the same year.
He played a total of 171 league matches for Les Canaris, over the course of his five-year stay.
The defender has put pen to paper to a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge and will stay at the club until June 2019.
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Speaking about his emotions at having secured a move to a big club such as Chelsea, the player told his new club's official website: "I’m very happy to sign for a big club like Chelsea and I want to do my best to help the team win titles.
"I want to thank the club for giving me this opportunity."
Jose Mourinho's side were forced to move for the Senegal international after fellow Premier League side Everton flatly refused to sell John Stones, turning down multiple offers for the defender.
