Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko from AC Milan for a fee of around £30million.
The 29-year-old flew into London today to conclude negotiations with the Stamford Bridge club after announcing last week his intention to leave.
A statement posted on the AC Milan website said: 'AC Milan communicates it has ceded definitely the sporting rights of footballer Andriy Shevchenko to Chelsea Football Club.'
Chelsea confirmed the fee is a club record and that the Ukraine captain has signed a four-year contract.
The former European Footballer of the Year said on the club's official website: 'I am here for the challenge and the excitement of playing in the Premier League. I am going from one big club to another and joining a team of champions.
'There is a right moment to join a football club and I think I have arrived here at the perfect time. 作者: ＊飛鳥＊ 時間: 2006-6-1 01:30 PM
