Swansea City have signed Chelsea forward Scott Sinclair on a three-year deal.
Swans' boss Brendan Rodgers has paid an initial £500,000 for the 21-year-old, with the fee possibly rising to over £1million depending on performances.
Sinclair, who can play in midfield or up front, had been at Chelsea since 2005, but only managed to make 5 appearances for the club, spending much of his time on loan at various clubs.
"Scott is obviously a player I know well and I am delighted to sign him," Rodgers told the club's official website.
"He is a big talent and has been a sought-after player since he broke onto the scene.
"As far as I am concerned there is no better place for him than Swansea City. With this group of players, style of football and fantastic fans, this will be a great club for his development.
"He is only 21 and still has big potential. I think this will be a good home for him. He is a great signing for the present and the future and joins a group of exciting young players."
Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins added: "While everyone is aware that we run a tight ship here financially, we will always invest in the team when funds are available.
"I think this signing highlights our intent.
"It is also the club's priority to invest in bright, young talent wherever possible and I don't think you will find many young players with the talent Scott possesses."
Swans' boss Brendan Rodgers has paid an initial £500,000 for the 21-year-old, with the fee possibly rising to over £1million depending on performances.
Sinclair, who can play in midfield or up front, had been at Chelsea since 2005, but only managed to make 5 appearances for the club, spending much of his time on loan at various clubs.
"Scott is obviously a player I know well and I am delighted to sign him," Rodgers told the club's official website.
"He is a big talent and has been a sought-after player since he broke onto the scene.
"As far as I am concerned there is no better place for him than Swansea City. With this group of players, style of football and fantastic fans, this will be a great club for his development.
"He is only 21 and still has big potential. I think this will be a good home for him. He is a great signing for the present and the future and joins a group of exciting young players."
Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins added: "While everyone is aware that we run a tight ship here financially, we will always invest in the team when funds are available.
"I think this signing highlights our intent.
"It is also the club's priority to invest in bright, young talent wherever possible and I don't think you will find many young players with the talent Scott possesses."
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