Chelsea is pleased to confirm the signing of Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa.
The 18-year-old, attacking midfielder has signed a six-year contract with the Blues, which includes the option of a further year, and will join his new team-mates for pre-season next month.
Kellyman expressed his excitement, “It is fantastic to be standing here as a Chelsea player. It’s a massive club with an amazing history, so it is great to join. It is a dream come true for sure. I’m buzzing to have put on the shirt and can’t wait to get started.”
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Omari Kellyman expressed his excitement, “It is fantastic to be standing here as a Chelsea player. It’s a massive club with an amazing history, so it is great to join. It is a dream come true for sure. I’m buzzing to have put on the shirt and can’t wait to get started.”
Career Overview of Omari Kellyman
Omari Kellyman began his career at Derby County, where he spent ten years before signing with Aston Villa in 2022. As an England youth international, he made notable progress at Villa, featuring for the Under-18s and Under-21s during his first season and earning a nomination for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award.
He was part of Villa’s pre-season tour of the United States last summer and made his first-team debut in August 2023 during a 3–0 Europa Conference League victory over Hibernian. Kellyman went on to make five further senior appearances last season, including Premier League matches against Manchester City and Crystal Palace.
Chelsea officially welcomed Omari Kellyman to the club and looks forward to his contributions on the field.
