Softfootball understands that Chelsea have formally signed 17-year-old left-back Yisa Alao from Sheffield Wednesday, placing him on a contract that runs till 2028. As reported by Fabrizio Romano through his official X account.
He posted:
Chelsea affirm deal accomplished to signal 17-year-old fullback Yisa Alao from Sheffield Wednesday. Contract till 2028.
Alao got here via Sheffield Wednesday’s academy and made his senior debut again in August 2025 at simply 16, in a Carabao Cup tie towards Bolton. Since then, he has performed 5 first-team video games, together with FA Cup begins towards Brentford and a league match versus Portsmouth.
Scouts have seen his tempo, attacking intuition, and willingness to throw himself into tackles. He’s younger however appears to deal with strain higher than most.
The reported charge is round £500,000–£600,000, with add-ons that might push it as much as £6 million relying on appearances and milestones. Chelsea, who just lately defeated Crystal Palace 3-1 following a 1-0 Champions League victory towards Pafos, apparently beat Manchester United to his signature.
Manchester United’s £450,000 provide was rejected, and the membership additionally fended off quiet seems to be from Liverpool and some different Premier League sides. Stories say Chelsea’s clear plan for Alao’s improvement was what sealed the deal.
Born in England, Alao can also be eligible to play for Nigeria internationally, including a bit further intrigue for the long run. He just lately mentioned goodbye to Sheffield Wednesday, thanking teammates, workers, and followers for ten years on the membership.
At Chelsea, Alao will begin within the academy, with mortgage strikes seemingly down the road for normal senior expertise, following within the footsteps of Jimmy-Jay Morgan, Caleb Wiley, or Mamadou Sarr. He’s nonetheless very early in his profession, however persons are watching carefully. If he develops effectively, Stamford Bridge would possibly simply have one other thrilling expertise to control.
