Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea on deadline day. The Blues will receive an initial £5million that could rise to £8million if add-ons are achieved, football.london understands.
Forest released a club statement which read: «The winger has signed a three-year deal which keeps him at The City Ground until at least the summer of 2026. Hudson-Odoi arrives having made 126 appearances for Chelsea, winning the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League during a 16-year association with the club.
Hudson-Odoi will wear the number 14 shirt during his time on Trentside. Callum Hudson-Odoi said: „It’s massive for me to be here and I can’t wait to get started. It’s a new chapter for me.
“I know a couple of the boys already which was a big thing for me, and I obviously know the manager well, so it’s nice to be here and see familiar faces around.
“Forest is a big club which won two massive trophies in its history and I’m really excited to play at The City Ground. I know all about the atmosphere having watched a couple of times and I can’t wait to get playing in front of the Forest fans.”
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Hudson Odoi has since sent goodbye message to Chelsea fans after his move to Forest was confirmed. In a post on Instagram, the England international said: “To the Blue Army...the time has come for me to bid Chelsea FC farewell.
»For the longest time, Chelsea has been my home. I spent the best part of my childhood, teenage years and early manhood wearing a Chelsea shirt.
«My best memories will always be playing in front of you all at The Bridge. I will embark on this new pathway, but before I
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