Bayer Leverkusen and Chelsea have agreed a season-long loan deal for winger Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Hudson-Odoi is scheduled to travel to Germany for a medical today. The forward will be out on loan for the first time ever from the team.
A day ago, the agreement was on the verge of failing as Chelsea just wanted a straight loan but Leverkusen insisted on including an option.
Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi close to joining Bayer Leverkusen on season long loan. His brother Bradley & his father are in advanced talks with Leverkusen. As many as 20 clubs were interested. Still work to do but willingness from all parties to get deal done. #CFC #Bayer04 https://t.co/H2pXT8yB4J
— Dharmesh Sheth (@skysports_sheth) August 23, 2022
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However, Leverkusen were persuaded to accept the deal on the terms Chelsea wanted by Odoi’s agent after late-night negotiations.
After hearing all of the offers and speaking with several clubs, Hudson-Odoi and his representatives came to the conclusion that Leverkusen offered the best opportunity for his growth.
This summer, up to 20 clubs, including those in England and Europe, were rumored to be interested in signing Hudson-Odoi.
The forward, who came up through Chelsea’s junior system, has two years left on his current deal. He has made 126 appearances while scoring 16 goals since making his first team debut in 2018.
Last summer, he was on the verge of accepting a loan offer from Borussia Dortmund, but Chelsea blocked the deal on Deadline Day.
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