Zadok Yohanna has joined a Premier League rival of Chelsea despite his club accepting an offer from Stamford Bridge
Brighton have confirmed the signing of exciting winger Zadok Yohanna despite Swedish club AIK accepting a bid from Chelsea. The 18-year-old has been linked to a whole host of Premier League clubs with the Blues and Newcastle United lodging €25million (£21.6m) that were accepted.
Despite that, he has chosen to join Brighton with the Seagulls announcing his arrival on Saturday evening after opening talks last weekend.
Their club statement read: “Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed the signing of winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm on a five-year contract until June 2031 for undisclosed terms.
“Zadok will complete his move to the club when the transfer window reopens and it will be subject to the usual regulatory approvals.
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“The 18-year-old Nigerian, who turns 19 later this month, will join us having established himself as one of the most exciting prospects in Europe, after making a big impact in Sweden’s top division this season.”
Chelsea’s interest was somewhat surprising given they signed Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens last summer with Pedro Neto and Estevao already at the club.
Multiple changes in the dugout did not help the Blues when it came to building any consistency as they finished tenth, outside of the European qualification spots.
New manager Xabi Alonso will be aiming to make an immediate impression at Stamford Bridge but he may be forced to do so without some key players.
Both Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernandez have caused controversy with comments on their futures and therefore could leave ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Incomings are also a clear priority with Morgan Rogers emerging as a target for those at Stamford Bridge and several other Premier League clubs.
Arsenal look to be the favourites to sign him over the Blues, Manchester United and Liverpool if he does depart Aston Villa this summer.
Though Chelsea have missed out on Yohanna, Valentin Barco is set to join the west Londoners on a permanent deal after impressing at sister-club Strasbourg.
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