Burnley reach agreement with Chelsea to sign French-Nigerian defender Lesley Ugochukwu

English Premier League club Burnley are close to signing France-born midfielder of Nigerian descent, Lesley Ugochukwu.

According to Transfer Insider Fabrizio Romano, the youngster is scheduled to have a medical examination to complete the switch to Burnley this week.

“Lesley Ugochukwu, authorised for medical at Burnley after a permanent deal was agreed with Chelsea.

“Both Armando Broja and Ugochuwku sign on permanent deal, contracts to be signed and sealed this week. Here we Go,” Fabrizio Romano said in a post on X.

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Both Armando Broja and Ugochuwku sign on permanent deal, contracts to be signed and sealed this week.

Here we go. ✅ pic.twitter.com/DIa8wnQf20

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 4, 2025

Lesley Ugochukwu, 21, joined Chelsea from French Ligue 1 outfit Stade Rennais FC in 2023.

Last season, he was on loan at Southampton and managed to play several matches for the side.

With his future at Chelsea looking bleak, a move to Burnley is expected to provide him with the chance to play regularly to continue his development.