Chelsea agree £18m deal for German forward Schurrle

04:59, 14 June 2013

BERLIN. June 14. KAZINFORM Andre Schurrle is set to become Jose Mourinho's first signing since his return as Chelsea manager. The Blues have agreed an £18m fee with Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen for the Germany international forward. Schurrle, 22, will now discuss personal terms with the London club and undergo a medical before completing the move.

Andre Schurrle factfile

Age: 22
Height: 6ft
Position: Striker/winger
Clubs: Mainz, Leverkusen
Goals for Germany: 7

"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 scored 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 NEWS

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