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title: "Fulham confirm signing of Chelsea target Seri"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Alex Murray"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2018-07-12T09:48:43Z"
modified: "2018-07-12T09:48:43Z"
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# Fulham confirm signing of Chelsea target Seri

Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri has declined a move to Chelsea, with the Ivorian midfielder sealing a move to Fulham today.

The midfielder joins the Cottagers in a deal worth around £25 million according to reports, with Fulham owner Shahid Kahn announcing the deal on twitter today.

> Twitter: I’m delighted to announce that @FulhamFC has signed midfielder Jean-Michael Seri from Nice. He’s been at the very t… https://t.co/4f6o2JAo9F (@TonyKhan)

The deal is a real sign of intent from Khan, who also owns the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL franchise and was interested in a bid for Wembley stadium.

![Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/585100506-1.jpg)

Seri had been a target for the Blues, with the club trying hard to get the midfielder to join Chelsea.

The midfielder was a key part of the Nice midfield last season, making 29 appearances as Nice went on to finish eighth in Ligue 1 last season.

Seri has opted to play regularly in the Premier League for Fulham, rather than a move to Chelsea.