Chelsea transfer target Benjamin Henrichs has sealed a €20m move to Ligue 1 side AS Monaco from German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen, according to a report on Goal.
The 21-year-old right back was linked by German news outlet ‘Kicker’ with a move to Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window.
He was also reportedly being watched by fellow Premier League clubs Manchester United and Manchester City, but the highly-rated German international has decided to move to France.
Henrichs has signed a five-year contract with Monaco, who are understood to have paid an initial fee of £18m, with a further €5m set to be paid in add-ons.
The youngster ignored the attention given to him from the English top flight sides and he is delighted to have sealed his move to Monaco.
He said:
I am very proud to be involved with AS Monaco, a European top club for many years. I will do everything to adapt quickly and help the team win many victories. I cannot wait to work with the staff and my new teammates.
