Juventus have completed the signing of Samuel Iling-Junior following his departure from Chelsea.
The Serie A giants pinched 16-year-old after his Chelsea youth contract expired.
The Blues had hoped to extend his deal as he was a regular for their Under-18s and earned England U17 caps.
Goal report that Chelsea were reluctant to lose Iling-Junior and offered him the chance to sign his first professional contract at Stamford Bridge, but his head was turned when the reigning Serie A champions registered their interest back in May.
But Iling-Junior has instead opted for the Italian giants.
The England youth international winger will continue his development at the Allianz Stadium after leaving Stamford Bridge over the weekend
Iling-Junior was unveiled alongside France U-17 international Felix Nzouango, who agreed a deal to join Juve from French outfit Amiens earlier this summer.
He was first linked with a Chelsea exit in February, with Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain both keen on him.
The teenage winger confirmed his exit in a heartfelt post on social media on Sunday, which read: “Full of vast emotions, being at Chelsea from such a young age has truly built me, not only as the player I am today but also as a person.
“It’s been a blessed journey and I’m deeply thankful for all those in the Academy. From the groundsmen, kitchen staff, players, coaches, the list goes on.
“I would also like to give thanks to the people around me, my family and friends who have consistently supported me.
“This is just the start. I wish Chelsea all the best for the seasons ahead.”
The likes of Bayern Munich, Ajax and Schalke had also been linked with Iling-Junior before he opted for Juve, having seen the talented youngster impress for Chelsea’s U-18 side last season.