AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce the signing of winger Zain Silcott-Duberry.
The 19-year-old, who progressed through the academy ranks at Chelsea since 2017, has signed a professional contract with the Cherries.
During his time with the Blues, the exciting prospect represented England at under-15, under-16 and under-17 level.
Speaking about joining AFC Bournemouth, Silcott-Duberry told afcb.co.uk: “I am delighted. It’s a new journey for me, which is important. I’m a firm believer in being ambitious and being yourself, and exploring to have the best career, so here I am.
“You see the portfolio of what the club is building. That helped me, as well as seeing young players making debuts as well.
“There’s an opportunity to look in the mirror and say ‘this could be you, if you go for it and work for it’ and that’s what I’m here to do.
“I want to be open to learn, to help myself become a better player and get better day-by-day.”
Silcott-Duberry, who was previously on the books at Norwich City, featured against the Cherries for Chelsea in the Premier League Cup earlier this campaign.
He also found the net against Anderlecht in the Premier League International Cup.
AFC Bournemouth development squad manager Alan Connell said: “We are delighted the club has signed someone of Zain’s quality and potential.
“He obviously comes from a great academy at Chelsea and, once we knew he was available, everyone at the club worked hard to bring him in. We are really happy he is now an AFC Bournemouth player.
“The club has shown time and time again how much faith it has in playing young players, so he knows there’s an opportunity here if he puts the work in and delivers what we know he is capable of.”