Leeds United Sign Ethan Ampadu From Chelsea
Leeds United have completed the signing of Wales international, Ethan Ampadu from Chelsea on a four-year deal for a reported £7m fee plus add-ons.
Ethan played just 12 games for the Blues following his move from Exeter City in July 2017.
The 22-year-old becomes Leeds’ first summer signing under new manager, Daniel Farke.
With defenders Rasmus Kristensen, Diego Llorente, and Robin Koch all departing on loan for the season following Leeds’ relegation to the Championship, Ampadu’s arrival gives boss Farke a new option at the back – though he can also play in a holding midfield role.
Although much of his Chelsea career has been spent away from Stamford Bridge, Ampadu was involved in pre-season training with the Blues this summer.
The center-half played 13 games for Exeter, who have earned £1.6m from his initial sale and are to receive 20% of the profit made by Chelsea as part of their tribunal agreement.
Ampadu – the son of former Arsenal, Swansea, and Exeter player Kwame Ampadu – has 44 caps for the Wales national team, playing in Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup.
