After several weeks of speculation, Chelsea finally announced Danny Drinkwater’s arrival on Twitter in the early hours of this morning.
The England international has completed a permanent transfer from former Premier League champions Leicester City, where he made 219 appearances across all competitions after signing from Manchester United in January 2012.
The 27-year-old is expected to boost Antonio Conte’s squad rather than come straight into the starting XI, but the Blues boss will be more than aware of how effective his partnership with fellow Blue N’Golo Kante was when the Foxes unexpectedly claimed the Premier League title in 2015/16.
Drinkwater now faces heavy competition from Kante, Cesc Fabregas and fellow summer signing Timeoue Bakayoko for a regular spot in Chelsea’s midfield. But with the Blues facing a title defence and a return to the Champions League, he’ll likely get his fair share of opportunities to impress over the course of the season.
Here’s a look at how Chelsea fans reacted to Drinkwater’s arrival on Twitter:






