Bristol City have completed the signing of defender Tomas Kalas from Chelsea for a club-record fee.
According to Sky Sports, Bristol have paid £8m for the Czech Republic international, who made 41 appearances while on loan at Ashton Gate last season.
The 26-year-old has signed a four-year deal with the Sky Bet Championship club and leaves Chelsea having made just four appearances for the Blues over a nine-year spell at Stamford Bridge.
"We saw last season the qualities he brings and Tomas is exactly the type of player we want to build our team around," Bristol head coach Lee Johnson said.
"Not only is he a fantastic footballer but someone with a winning mentality.
"A lot of credit should go to Mark Ashton, Jon Lansdown and the City Board for the hard work in making this happen."
Chief executive Mark Ashton added: "We are thrilled Tomas has committed his future to Bristol City for a club-record fee and I know it is a signing which City supporters have been eagerly hoping for.
"A player of Tomas' stature naturally attracts a lot of interest but we worked hard to secure his services which I believe shows a lot about our ambition.
"All credit as well to Chelsea who have been excellent to deal with regarding Jay (Dasilva) and now Tomas."
Pinocchio
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Longest serving player. Two league games.but FOREVER legend
Vincenter
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Good lad, but am not happy he couldn't get a team in the PL especially Fulham that he got promoted with. He has proven himself repeatedly in the championship and he is at a ripe age.too. Anyways it is better to play every game than to be left on the bench. Am hoping he can get his chance from next season. Gary Cahill is phasing out and Luiz won't play forever either . Wish you the best boy
frastel
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That game against Liverpool where Gerard slipped, he was the man of the match. He put Suarez in his pocket that day.