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Lesley Ugochukwu saw out two years of the seven-year contract he signed at Chelsea Burnley have completed the signing of French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Chelsea for a fee of more than £20m. The 21-year-old has signed a five-year deal at Turf Moor. BBC Sport understands the fee is similar to the £23. 2m Chelsea paid to sign Ugochukwu from Rennes in 2023. "It's a great feeling to sign for Burnley, " said Ugochukwu. "As soon as I was made aware of the club's interest in signing me, I was keen to hear more about the project. I spoke to the manager and Maxime [Esteve] – they were both so passionate about the club and the direction it's heading in. "It feels like this is the perfect move for me at this stage of my career with the ambition the club is showing. " Ugochukwu was considered surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea look to sell multiple players in their so-called 'bomb squad' - a group of players including England internationals Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell - training separately from Enzo Maresca's first team. Ugochukwu spent two years at Chelsea, making 15 appearances in all competitions during his first season before joining Southampton on a season-long loan for 2024-25. Burnley are also in talks to sign Chelsea's 23-year-old forward Armando Broja. Sources say the move could be worth up to £20m but the exact price has not been confirmed. Latest Burnley news, analysis and fan views Get Burnley news sent straight to your phone Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser LAFC 'changed my heart' - Son leaves Spurs for MLS US Open to offer 'largest purse in tennis history' Gyokeres 'will be in really good place' for start A con artist with multiple fake identities hides a dark past What does Maisie Adam want banished to Room 101? Newly uncovered evidence as experts pursue justice What are the odds of finding true love? Football Daily. Audio Football Daily Newcastle's summer of frustration - what's going on? Brave complete nail-biting win over Originals. Video Brave complete nail-biting win over Originals Debt, delays & desperation - how Sheff Wed crisis impacts fans Who owns the teams competing in The Hundred? Why is it so hard to break into the NFL? Meet post-grad medic who stunned Muir at UK Champs From Premier League title to yo-yo club - Leicester's unforgettable decade Bring back the Delap delivery - how to make throw-ins a weapon Man Utd, Newcastle. .. or neither? Sesko's choices 'Winning the Ashes would be Stokes' greatest miracle' How will Russell feel about Mercedes contract saga? How to win at FPL - our experts give their best tips Who pressed their Ashes case? Who disappointed? England's player ratings Lions tour awards - best player, moment and try, and a word on the Welshman. .. 'One of the great Test matches' - India earn series draw with narrow win. Video'One of the great Test matches' - India earn series draw with narrow win 'I needed to get myself together' - Fitzpatrick on finding form Most dropped catches? Why don't stadiums have roofs? Your questions answered. Video Most dropped catches? Why don't stadiums have roofs? Your questions answered Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.