Leicester City has sold 25-year-old midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Chelsea for £30m. The talented player, who came through the Foxes’ academy, has signed a six-year contract with the Blues and will remain at Stamford Bridge until 2030. This move was finalized just before the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) deadline, which will help Leicester adhere to the financial regulations.
Dewsbury-Hall is excited about joining a club like Chelsea, which many aspiring footballers look up to. He will be reunited with manager Enzo Maresca, who joined Chelsea this summer after leading Leicester to the Championship title last season. Dewsbury-Hall’s impressive performances in the previous campaign earned him Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season awards at Leicester.
Chelsea’s acquisition of Dewsbury-Hall is their fourth signing of the summer, following Tosin Adarabioyo, Omari Kellyman, and Marc Guiu. The transfer fee for the midfielder alleviates some of Leicester’s PSR concerns and provides a much-needed financial boost to the club.
Despite ongoing challenges related to PSR regulations, Leicester’s recent transfers and financial dealings are positioning them favorably to avoid breaching the rules in upcoming seasons. Their commitment to cooperating with relevant authorities will be crucial in navigating potential penalties or sanctions.
Leicester fans are disappointed by Dewsbury-Hall’s departure but are looking forward to seeing how their team performs without him. They hope that his successor can fill his shoes on both sides of midfield and help guide them back into Europe’s top competition next season.