Leicester City will confirm the signing of Chelsea midfielder Michael Golding imminently with an announcement expected later on Thursday, sources have told Football Insider.
The clubs have now reached a full agreement over the terms of the deal after the midfielder completed the formalities of the move at Leicester’s training ground.
Football Insider exclusively revealed on 30th June that Leicester had agreed a fee of £4million with Chelsea for Golding after a breakthrough in talks.
Golding has signed a four-year deal with the Foxes, leaving Chelsea six years after coming through the academy at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea gem Michael Golding to complete Leicester City transfer today
The midfielder has just one senior appearance to his name, coming off the bench during the Blues’ 4-0 FA Cup victory against Preston North End in January.
Just three days later, he was named on the bench as Chelsea fell to Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup as Mauricio Pochettino handed him experience with the first team.
His other involvement in senior football came in the EFL Trophy when Chelsea’s under-21 side faced Northampton, with Golding scoring and assisting in a 2-2 draw.
Golding’s performances for Chelsea’s academy sides attracted many admirers at Stamford Bridge, but Leicester were keen to swoop when notified of his availability.
He has also represented England between under-15s and under-18s level, and is eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland after appearing for their under-16 side.
This deal will see movement between Chelsea and Leicester for the third time this summer, with the Foxes having lost Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Enzo Maresca to their Premier League rivals.
