CHELSEA have reportedly reached an agreement with West Ham to sell midfield wonderkid Pierre Ekwah.
Sky Sports report that the 19-year-old’s move to the London Stadium is set to be confirmed on Wednesday when the transfer window officially opens.
The highly-rated France youth international arrived at Stamford Bridge back in 2018 for £1.8 million from Nantes.
Ekwah is primarily a defensive midfielder but can also play at centre-back and has recorded 13 caps for France Under-16’s.
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The teenager scored one goal in seven Premier League 2 games last season.
Ekwah scored for West Ham while on trial with the Hammers against Arsenal Under-23’s last month.
Ekwah previously opened up on the biggest difference between being at the Chelsea Academy from his time at Nantes last year.
He told the Blues’ website: “The big difference is the way the football is played – the English style of football is different to the French type.
“In England it’s more intense and physical compared to France – the training at academy level became more intense when I moved here.
“The weather, ah the weather! It’s alright, I’m fine with it, but not at winter time – that’s the worst time to be in England.”
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On his versatility, Ekwah added: “I did play left wing when I was younger, but I grew and didn’t fit in there so they changed me to left-back.
“I did well when I played in that position but after I moved to Nantes I played centre-back with them, the national team and Chelsea.
“But I’ve always wanted to play as a midfielder, like I do now. I’m happy to play in midfield now it’s where I can express myself on the pitch.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
