Chelsea loan Lesley Ugochukwu to Southampton

Southampton FC retain the services of Lesley Ugochukwu. Lacking playing time with the Blues, the 20-year-old midfielder is leaving Chelseaa year after his arrival, and he joined the Saints on loan without an option to buy. So the former Rennais will be part of the long-awaited return of the English club in Premier League after being promoted from the Championship.

«Saint Leslie. We are delighted to be able to announce the signing of Lesley Ugowhukwu», wrote Southampton on his account. Ugochukwu, who has been injured for a large part of the season this year, needs to get game time with the Saints if he is to return to establish himself at Chelsea.