Chelsea’s Lesley Ugochukwu nearing Burnley move | OneFootball

Lesley Ugochukwu (21) looks set to complete a permanent move away from Chelsea, according to a report from The Athletic.

Ugochukwu completed a €27m move from formative club Stade Rennais to Chelsea back in the summer of 2023, however, the France youth international failed to establish himself at Stamford Bridge. As a result, he spent last season on loan at Southampton. During his time with the Saints, he made 31 appearances, however, he could not save the club from relegation back to the EFL Championship.

He did not remain at Saint Mary’s, instead returning to parent club Chelsea, with whom he has made a mere 15 appearances. However, his time at Stamford Bridge is seemingly coming to an end.

The Athletic understands that Burnley have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign the Frenchman on a permanent deal. Ugochukwu will now travel to undergo a medical before signing a five-year contract.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle