CHELSEA have secured their first signing since their transfer ban – securing the signature 17-year-old Norwegian wonderkid Bryan Fiabema from Tromso.
The forward has penned a three-and-a-half year deal at Stamford Bridge and will predominantly play for their under-18s to begin with.
The move comes after the pacy youngster impressed while on trial with the Blues, having made his senior debut in the Norwegian top-flight as a 16-year-old last season.
On the dream transfer, he told Tromso’s official website: “First and foremost I will play for the Chelsea U18 team.
“In addition, I’m going to train with the U23 team.
“I will however bring my experiences from TIL through having good routines in everyday life and exercising well. Must focus on what I can do about it and then I think I can do most things.”
Having turned 17 last week, Fiabema was able to sign his first ever professional contract with the Blues.
He joined his hometown club Tromso at the age of 12 before making his senior debut four years later.
Fiabema took to Instagram to celebrate his Chelsea transfer.
He said: “Very happy to have joined @chelseafc Thank you all for your support and a massive thanks to @tromsoil great club and people. Excited for the new chapter”.
Chelsea’s new boy has made three appearances for his country’s Under-17s, and could be the latest teen talent in their impressive production line.
Martin Odegaard burst onto the scene in the Norwegian top-flight as a 15-year-old.
While Erling Haaland has made astonishing waves after joining Borussia Dortmund in January – having netted an incredible 11 goals in first seven games for the club.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
