Chelsea agree deal for Espanyol's Tejera - March 22, 2006
Chelsea have agreed a deal for Espanyol youngster Sergio Tejera.
The Barcelona-born 15-year-old has impressed a number of clubs with his displays down the left-wing.
"It's very difficult for a foreign club to become interested in players that are so young," Spanish paper Marca quoted Tejera as saying on Tuesday.
"It's a great opportunity for me to develop as a player."
Marca reported that Chelsea were prepared to offer up to 250,000 Euros for the youngster, who is viewed as one of the Catalan club's most promising players.
Tejera said he hoped to emulate former Barcelona youth player Cesc Fabregas who switched to Arsenal three years ago when he was 15 and has now become a key part of the London club's midfield.
"He's an example to follow and it would be great if I could achieve what he has achieved," he said.
The Barcelona-born 15-year-old has impressed a number of clubs with his displays down the left-wing.
"It's very difficult for a foreign club to become interested in players that are so young," Spanish paper Marca quoted Tejera as saying on Tuesday.
"It's a great opportunity for me to develop as a player."
Marca reported that Chelsea were prepared to offer up to 250,000 Euros for the youngster, who is viewed as one of the Catalan club's most promising players.
Tejera said he hoped to emulate former Barcelona youth player Cesc Fabregas who switched to Arsenal three years ago when he was 15 and has now become a key part of the London club's midfield.
"He's an example to follow and it would be great if I could achieve what he has achieved," he said.
