Friday, 31st January, 2014
Chelsea have completed the signing of defender Kurt Zouma from Saint-Etienne.
The Blues have confirmed a deal for the 19-year-old centre-back has been agreed, with Zouma penning a five-and-a-half-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
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As part of the deal, Zouma will spend the remainder of this season on loan at Saint-Etienne, something the French side were keen to ensure.
Zouma has long been chased by a number of Europe's top clubs.
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He helped France's Under-20s to win the Under-20 World Cup last summer, excelling in central defence.
Now Zouma will prepare to sample Premier League football next season.
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