Chelsea sign striker Guiu from Barcelona

Chelsea have signed 18-year-old striker Marc Guiu from Barcelona on a five-year deal with a further one-year option, the Premier League side said on Monday.

Signed and sealed. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/I9gOYsgKlh

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 1, 2024

Barcelona academy product Guiu made his professional debut last October, announcing his arrival with his first goal after just 33 seconds, a late winner against Athletic Bilbao.

He made seven first-team appearances and scored his first Champions League goal in the group stage against Royal Antwerp.

He was Spain's joint-top scorer at the European under-17 Championship last summer with four strikes.

"It's an immense joy to sign for Chelsea and I struggled to sleep ahead of the journey here because I was so excited," Guiu said.

"Ever since I was small, it was my dream to play in the Premier League. Now I have the opportunity to come here to Chelsea and I will work my hardest to be successful for the club."

Dreams really do come true. 💙

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 1, 2024