- Mateo Kovacic joins Chelsea from Real Madrid on a loan deal
- The 24-year-old played five matches for Croatia at the World Cup
- The Blues have also signed Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Bilbao
Chelsea have signed Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid on loan as the new Premier League season kicks-off in the next 24 hours.
The Croatian international will be hoping to feature regularly in Maurizio Sarri's squad as he arrived Stamford Bridge to open a new chapter in his career.
The 24-year-old played five games during Croatia’s run to the World Cup final this summer in Russia.
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Upon arriving at Stamford Bridge, Kovacic said: "I am really happy and excited to be here at Chelsea. It is an amazing feeling.
"I will try to do my best for this club. It is a new league for me, the beginning is always tough but I am sure the coach and my new team-mates will help me and I am looking forward to a great season."
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia added: "We are very happy to welcome Mateo to the Chelsea family.
"He is a perfect fit for us this season, his style is well suited to how Maurizio wants to play and we are sure he will prove to be a valuable asset for the club."
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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had earlier reported that Premier League side Chelsea have sealed a world-record deal of £72million for Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
According to a UK Daily Mail report, the 23-year-old Spaniard penned a seven-year deal at the Blues and will replace Belgium goalie, Thibaut Courtois as the club's No 1.
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