Fiorentina have announced the sale of  25-year-old defender, Marcos Alonso to Chelsea. The former Bolton Wanderers player joined the Antonio Conte-led side for an undisclosed fee on a five-year deal

He told Chelsea’s official website. “I’m very happy. It’s a step up in my career and I think this is the perfect place for me to continue developing. It’s time for me to win some titles. It was an easy decision for me to make when I heard the club were interested in signing me.

“My family and close friends know Chelsea is the club I have dreamed about playing for so I’m really excited about the challenge and I’m looking forward to working with my new team-mates.”