Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid on a season-long loan.
The midfielder moves to Stamford Bridge as part the deal which sees Thibaut Courtois join Real Madrid on a permanent basis.
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“I am really happy and excited to be here at Chelsea,” said Kovacic, who is the fourth signing made by boss Maurizio Sarri since he replaced Antonio Conte as manager earlier this summer.
“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.”
How Chelsea are set to line up this season with Mateo Kovacic and Kepa Arrizabalaga
The deal Kovacic follows the signing of Kepa from Athletic Bilbao.
Chelsea paid a world record fee for a goalkeeper, £71.6million, to sign the Spaniard after accepting Real Madrid’s offer for Courtois.
Kepa has signed a seven-year contract with the Blues.
On sealing his move to Chelsea, Kepa said: “It’s a very important decision for me, for my career, and also for my personal life.
“So many things attracted me to the club, all the titles the club has won, the other players, the city, the English Premier League. It’s an accumulation of things, and I am very glad Chelsea has decided to trust me and to take me in as well.”
