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Chelsea have gained the race for the signature of Crystal Palace starlet Jesse Derry.
Derry was pursued by a complete host of main golf equipment throughout Europe this summer season after shining for Palace’s Beneath-21s whereas nonetheless a young person final season.
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The 18-year-old was beforehand named Palace’s Beneath-18 participant of the season on the finish of the 2023/24 marketing campaign.
The skilled England youth worldwide has now dedicated his future to Chelsea, signing a contract that runs till 2029.
Derry, a flexible attacking participant, was additionally needed by RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich, in addition to being linked with Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus.
The battle to safe the teen hotted up as soon as it turned clear he was planning to depart Palace, who naturally have been determined to maintain him in their very own youth setup.
Derry wrote on Instagram on Thursday: “A dream come true to affix the world champions.” He additionally shared a photograph of himself as a younger youngster sporting a Chelsea shirt, with the caption “from younger”.
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Earlier on Thursday, Derry revealed an announcement on the identical social media web site thanking Palace for his time with the Eagles.
“I’d wish to take a second to say a large thanks to each team-mate and workers member who supported and believed in me all through my 13 years at Crystal Palace,” he wrote.
“I took nice satisfaction in sporting the shirt, and it holds unforgettable reminiscences that may stick with me perpetually. Now, it’s time for a brand new journey.”
New Period, the company which represents Derry, mentioned in an announcement: “Whereas plenty of high golf equipment have been within the race for Jesse’s signature, as soon as Chelsea made contact, it was clear he had his coronary heart set on becoming a member of the world champions.”
The 18-year-old is the son of the previous Palace and QPR midfielder Shaun Derry.
