As reported by Le10sport, Kurt Zouma, initially linked with Manchester City and later with Newcastle, has now reached an agreement with Chelsea. While the deal is not yet finalized, the report indicates that the young player from Saint-Étienne is expected to sign his contract with Chelsea in the coming week.
The agreement between St-Étienne and Chelsea signals the end of extensive discussions between the two clubs. The transfer fee for Kurt Zouma is estimated to be more than 15 million euros.
Kurt Zouma, a defender of Central African origin born in Lyon, is part of the new generation of talented young players and was part of the U20 World Cup-winning team. He was a finalist in the Gambardella Cup in 2011 and won the League Cup in 2013.