Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has departed Leicester City for Stamford Bridge, completing a significant transfer to Chelsea. The 25-year-old, who progressed through Leicester’s youth ranks and gained valuable experience on loan at Blackpool and Luton Town, notably during the Covid-restricted 2020-21 season, where he impressed with 40 appearances and three goals for Luton. His return to Leicester saw him make a Premier League debut and feature prominently in European competitions, culminating in his selection for the UEFA Europa Conference League Team of the Season as Leicester reached the semi-finals.
Despite Leicester’s subsequent relegation, Dewsbury-Hall remained a pivotal figure, contributing 12 goals in 49 matches as Leicester clinched the Championship title last season. His outstanding performances earned him multiple accolades, including Supporters’ Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season, alongside a spot in the Championship Team of the Year.
Following manager Enzo Maresca’s move to Chelsea, Dewsbury-Hall swiftly followed suit, joining for a reported fee of around £30 million and signing a five-year contract with an additional one-year option. Expressing his excitement upon joining Chelsea, Dewsbury-Hall conveyed his eagerness to test himself against top-level competition and play alongside elite players. Reflecting on his departure from Leicester, he expressed gratitude to the club and its supporters for their unwavering support throughout his 17-year journey with the Foxes, emphasizing his pride in contributing to their return to the Premier League and thanking everyone involved in his career at Leicester.
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