Chelsea is pleased to announce the signing of Kian Best, with the defender agreeing a contract with the Blues until 2027.
Having come through Preston North End’s academy, Best made his debut for the Championship club aged 17.
He went on to make a further 16 first-team appearances for the Lilywhites, and the 19-year-old also spent time on loan at League of Ireland Premier Division side Bohemians.
Best’s performances at Preston saw him called up by England Under-19s, and he scored and assisted on his debut as the Young Lions won the Marbella Cup in November 2023. He has featured seven times in total for the side.
Welcome to Chelsea, Kian!