Chelsea have completed the signing of English-born Ghanaian youngster Travis Akomeah from Watford. The 16-year-old joins the Blues on a four-year deal after successful negotiations. The Blues beat off competition from Liverpool and Bournemouth for Akomeah’s signature.
Chelsea sign talented 16-year-old centre back Travis Akomeah from Watford. Agreement reached and paperworks now signed. #CFC @TheSecretScout
Fabrizio Romano tweeted.
He has already represented England at youth level and was been chased by several clubs. Chelsea beat Brighton, Arsenal, Norwich and Liverpool to capture the Centre-Back.
Already training with Chelsea his new teammates, Akomeah is tipped to succeed and be one of the best centre back in the coming years.
It is likely that Akomeah will join the youth team and later be allowed to leave to another club on loan to continue his development. He is still eligible to play for Ghana at the youth and senior national team level despite representing England at the youth level.
