Done Deal as Striker Joins Chelsea !!

Croatian striker Stipe Perica has joined Chelsea from NK Zadar for an undisclosed fee.

The Blues’ official website confirmed the signing of the highly-rated 18-year-old on Thursday afternoon.

Talented

Perica joins Chelsea’s host of talented youngsters, as the club continues its tradition of bringing in top young players from around the world.

Despite his young age, Perica already has a terrific scoring record at first team level.

For Zadar, he scored 10 times in 23 games, while he was also selected by Croatia for the under-20 World Cup in Turkey.

In the tournament, he scored once in three games, and helped his country reach the knock-out stages.

Work permit

In the past, a Croatian talent like Zadar would have needed to secure a work permit to play in England.

However, the teenager will be able to join up with Chelsea straightaway now Croatia have joined the EU.

The 6ft 3in striker is expected to go straight into the Blues’ development squad as he looks to work his way through the ranks at Stamford Bridge.