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Chelsea sign teenage defender Sturge
04 Aug 22
Chelsea have completed the signing of teenage defender Zak Sturge from
Brighton & Hove Albion.
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The England Under-18 international was a regular for the Seagulls at youth
team level last season, making 22 appearances as the South Coast side
reached the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals and finished eighth in the
Under-18 Premier League southern section.
Sturge also made one appearance in Premier League 2 in 2021/22, having
made his debut at that age group the previous season. During a three-year
stay at Brighton, he played predominantly as an attack-minded left-back,
utilising his athleticism and impressive speed.
Prior to that, the 18-year-old played grassroots football in west London,
where he was born and grew up.
Head of youth recruitment Jim Fraser said: 'We are really pleased that Zak
has agreed to sign for Chelsea, where he will initially strengthen our
Under-21s squad as he looks to continue his development. Zak is another
emerging talent to join us this summer and we cannot wait for him to get
started at Cobham.'