Chelsea snap up Djilobodji

Posted Wednesday, September 02, 2015 by Goal.com

The Blues have appeared vulnerable in defence in their opening Premier League games and have responded by signing the centre-back from Nantes for around £4 million

Chelsea have signed Nantes defender Papy Djilobodji for a reported £4 million, the club have confirmed.

The Blues have conceded nine goals in their opening four Premier League games and have responded by signing the centre-back on a four-year deal.

A statement on Nantes website said: "As with Jordan Veretout, Djilobodji joins the Premier League and the ranks of the champions. Nantes extend their congratulations and wish him well for the rest of his career."

Upon completing his move to the club, Djilobodji said: "I’m very happy to sign for a big club like Chelsea and I want to do my best to help the team win titles. I want to thank the club for giving me this opportunity."

Djilobodji, 26, joined Nantes from Moissy-Cramayel in 2009 before going on to make 171 league appearances for the club in Ligue 1 and 2 and scoring nine goals.

The Senegal international could make his Chelsea debut against Everton at Goodison Park on September 12 after the international break.

@ChelseaFC is delighted to announce the signing of Papy Djilobodji from Nantes... http://t.co/1lHKPD2XFf pic.twitter.com/4kca7uI7d7

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 1, 2015