German International Andre Schurrle is set to become Jose
Mourinho's first signing since his return
as Chelsea manager.
The London giants have agreed an £18m fee with Bundesliga side
Bayer Leverkusen for the Germany forward.
The 22 year-old will now discuss personal terms with the Stamford
Bridge club and undergo a medical before completing the move.
Chelsea Football Club and Bayer
Leverkusen have reached an agreement for the transfer of Andre Schurrle,"
a statement on the club's website read.
"The deal is subject to the completion of legal
documentation and related matters, including personal terms and passing a
medical."
Mourinho was confirmed as the new Chelsea manager on 3 June
but Leverkusen had revealed
interest from the Blues in Schurrle before the former Real Madrid
manager's appointment.
Schurrle is a long-term target for the Stamford Bridge club, who had a bid for him rejected last summer. The former Mainz player has since expressed his regret a move did not happen.
He has netted 11 goals in 34 league games in 2012-13 for
Leverkusen, who finished in the third and final automatic Champions League
qualifying place in the Bundesliga.
Schurrle, who is comfortable playing on the wing or in a
central striking role, has also impressed for Germany - scoring seven goals in
24 appearances - and was included in their Euro 2012 squad.
SOURCE:BBC
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