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Jimmy-Jay Morgan is finally unveiled by Chelsea following his £6m move on deadline day as the 17-year-old returns to his academy setup six years after leaving for Southampton.
- Jimmy-Jay Morgan, 17, has been introduced as a new Chelsea player
- The young striker completed a £6m move from Southampton.
- Morgan will join the ranks of Chelsea’s academy before receiving senior opportunities
Jimmy-Jay Morgan has been unveiled as a new Chelsea player after going under the radar on deadline day to join the Southampton Blues.
Morgan made the move from the south coast to the capital in a £6m move as Chelsea owner Todd Boehly showed he is willing to spend money on academy talent as well.
There was hope Morgan would sign a new deal with Premier League contenders Southampton, however the player was keen to seal a deal once he learned Chelsea were interested.
Morgan had initially turned down a re-contract offer from his old team, however Southampton quickly cashed in once it became apparent the striker was itching to go.
The deal progressed quickly once Graham Potter’s side identified the 17-year-old as a potential target, with Morgan signing a long-term deal with the five-time Premier League champions.
Jimmy-Jay Morgan has been unveiled as a new Chelsea player following his move on deadline day
Morgan will have to bide his time in the club’s youth setup before Graham Potter gives him first-team opportunities (pictured)
He returns to London having been part of the club’s academy at a young age before deciding to move to St Mary’s, where he spent his most formative years.
Morgan trained with senior professionals and was on the bench for first-team cup matches at his previous club this season, but was unable to make his professional debut for Southampton.
The academy star will now need to impress through the Chelsea academy ranks before being given the green light to make the move and join the club’s first-team stars looking to build on what has been a disastrous campaign so far. it’s from the season.
The striker joins his new club having impressed with six goals and five assists in 13 appearances for the Saints youth team this season and will be hoping to continue his run after being given permission to join Chelsea’s Under-18 side. as well as the development team
Morgan previously turned down a new contract at Premier League fighters Southampton
Chelsea’s head of recruitment and youth development Jim Fraser praised Morgan’s abilities, telling the club’s official website: “By signing Jimmy-Jay, we have added a player with good potential to our Academy teams.
“His ability marks him out as an exciting striker and we are delighted that he has chosen Chelsea for this next important stage in his development.”