Chelsea sign teenager Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa on long-term deal

Chelsea announced the signing of 18-year-old Aston Villa forward Omari Kellyman on a six-year deal, as reported by British media. The transfer between the two Premier League clubs is said to be valued at 19 million pounds.

Kellyman, who has already made six first-team appearances for Villa, joined the Birmingham club's youth academy from Derby County in 2022 and has represented England at youth level.

Expressing his excitement, Kellyman stated, "It's a massive club with an amazing history, so it is great to join... I want to be successful in the Chelsea shirt, win games and hopefully lift trophies."

Looking ahead, he added, "Hopefully, I can become one of the faces on the side of the stadium. I want to become a big player for this club."

In a separate deal, Villa secured the signing of Dutch defender Ian Maatsen from Chelsea for a reported fee of 40 million pounds. The 22-year-old had been on loan at Borussia Dortmund last season.