Chelsea's pursuit of some of the brightest young talents in world football has seen them swoop for Atlanta United star Caleb Wiley.
The full-back has joined the Premier League club for a fee of $11 million and signed a six-year contract.
Wiley is part of the USA squad for the men's Olympic soccer tournament. Their first game is against home nation France on July 24.
The 19-year-old has been tipped to join Chelsea's sister club Strasbourg on loan in order to acclimatize to life at the top level of European football.
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Caleb Wiley 'epitomizes Atlanta United's pathway'
Wiley is a graduate of Atlanta United's youth academy and has been part of the senior squad at the MLS club since 2022.
An attack-minded left-back, the teenager has managed six goals and seven assists in 77 league appearances in the United States. He earned his first game for the USMNT against Mexico in October 2023.
Atlanta technical director Carlos Bocanegra believes Wiley can be an inspiration to others.
It’s time to show the world what this kid can do. pic.twitter.com/5LTkFhkZg6
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) July 22, 2024
"Caleb epitomizes the pathway that we envisioned when we started this club," he said. "Born and raised in Atlanta, he joined our academy at 11 years old and went on to earn every step in his path.
"Over that time, he debuted for the national team and was chosen to represent our country at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Now he can continue his career at a top club in Europe. We wish Caleb the best in this next challenge of his career and look forward to following his journey."
