Chelsea transfer news: Exeter confirm wonderkid Ethan Ampadu is heading for Blues with fee potentially decided by tribunal
CHELSEA have signed Exeter wonderkid Ethan Ampadu, with the fee to be decided by a tribunal. The Wales youth international, 16, turned down the chance to sign a pro deal with the League Two Grecians.
Ethan Ampadu is heading for Chelsea after snubbing a pro deal.
Wales youth star Ampadu has been tracked by a host of clubs. Boss Paul Tisdale said: "Everyone at Exeter City fully supports Ethans decision to sign for Chelsea.
He had many options available to him and has decided that Chelsea provides him with the best opportunity to develop the next step of his career. We wish him the very best of luck.
Exeter are hoping to negotiate a fair fee with the Premier League club to avoid the need for a tribunal.
The club explained: Being a product of the Exeter City Academy, and under the age of 24, the Grecians are entitled to compensation and it is hoped that a fee for that can be agreed between Chelsea and Exeter City without the need to go to a tribunal.
Ampadu – who also represented England at schoolboy level – made his debut before his 16th birthday.
Ampadu made his debut aged just 15 to catch the eye of a number of clubs. The midfielder was named as the Dragons best young player of 2016.
Dad Kwame was also a professional footballer and currently coaches Arsenals Under-18s. Ampadus heritage means he could also represent Ireland and Ghana.
But the Welsh FA are doing everything in their power to ensure he stays in their system, meaning he could soon be handed his first cap.
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