Midfielder Danny Drinkwater moved from Chelsea to Leicester.

London Chelsea was interested in the English player for several weeks, but only in the last hours of the transfer window managed to make a deal.

The official website of the "blue" reports that the deal with Drinkwater is designed for five years.

"I'm happy to be a Chelsea player and I can not wait to make my debut for a new club. - said Danny. "It was a long journey, I've been going for it for a long time, but I'm very happy and looking forward to helping the club win more trophies".

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