Monaco's French midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko celebrating after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 football match between Monaco and Manchester City at the Stade Louis II in Monaco March 15, 2017 AFP
Chelsea completed the signing of French international midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco, the Premier League champions announced on Saturday.
The 22-year-old helped the principality side claim the Ligue 1 title last season, and he joined Antonio Conte's Chelsea on a five-year contract for a reported fee of up to £39.7 million ($51.98m, 45.3m euros).
"I am very happy to be here and to join this great team," Bakayoko said in a statement on the Chelsea website.
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