Chelsea complete £8.5m deal for Caleb Wiley. Close deal for rising star from Major League to join forces.
- It is a long-term contract until 2030 with an option to extend the contract for another year.
- Caleb Wiley to join Chelsea after Paris Olympics
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of 19-year-old left-back Caleb Wiley for a fee believed in the region of £8.5m,
with the player signing a contract until 2030 with the option to extend for a further year.
Caleb Wiley is a key player for Atlanta United in Major League Soccer. Having come through the club’s academy at the age of 11. Before making his senior debut in 2022 and later making it to the senior United team. The move was congratulate by club vice-president Carlos Bocanegra.
“Caleb has epitomised the ethos and vision of our team since the club’s inception. Born and raised in Atlanta, he joined us at the age of 11. He played for Atlanta 2 before working hard to earn his first contract as a homegrown player. During that time, he made his senior debut for the USA and will represent his country at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. “
He now has the opportunity to continue his development with one of Europe’s top teams and we all wish Caleb the best for the future and look forward to watching him develop.”
However, Caleb Wiley will have to travel to ยูฟ่าเบท Paris for three weeks before officially joining his new club to compete with Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella for a place at left-back next season. It remains to be seen who will be the first-choice left-back under new manager Enzo Maresca.