Omeruo leaves Chelsea for permanent Leganes move

Having spent last season on loan with Leganes, Kenneth Omeruo has agreed a permanent transfer to the Spanish club from Chelsea.

Published : Aug 14, 2019 09:17 IST

Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo
Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo
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Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo

Leganes has signed Kenneth Omeruo on a permanent deal from Chelsea.

The 25-year-old, who spent last season on loan at the Butarque stadium, has signed a five-year contract.

Omeruo joined Chelsea from Standard Liege in 2012 but never made a competitive appearance for the Premier League club.

He had loan spells with ADO Den Haag, Middlesbrough, Kasimpasa and Alanyaspor before spending 2018-19 in LaLiga.

"We would like to thank Kenneth for his service and wish him all the best for the future," Chelsea said in a statement announcing the deal.

Omeruo, who will wear the number four shirt with Leganes, could make his debut in their opening LaLiga fixture of the season against Osasuna on Saturday.

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