TEAMtalk understands Chelsea youngster Omari Hutchinson will soon join a Championship club on loan, having recently signed for the Blues from London rivals Arsenal.
Hutchinson was at Arsenal from U12 level and was awarded his first professional contract in November 2020. The central attacking midfielder, who can also operate on the right wing, has made numerous appearances for Arsenal’s U21s but has never never got any senior playing time.
After being left out of the Gunners’ pre-season tour of America, Hutchinson knew his time at Arsenal was over. He then signed for Chelseacrossing a bitter division of London.
chelsea kept his contract length and transfer fee undisclosed. On the road, Blues youth recruitment manager Jim Fraser said: “We are delighted that Omari has agreed to sign for Chelsea.
“He’s a brilliant addition who joins us as an exciting emerging talent hoping to make an early impression in the senior game.”
Hutchinson is currently training with Chelsea U23s. But TEAMtalk understands the 18-year-old starlet will soon be getting a Championship loan.
Reading have set their sights on Hutchinson during his time at Arsenal. And he is now set to temporarily join Paul Ince’s side from Chelsea.
Hutchinson will aim to continue his exciting development at the Madejski stadium. He will help Reading as they plan to move up the Championship table – last season they finished 21st, narrowly avoiding relegation to League One.
Omari Hutchinson will learn a lot from the championship change
The next campaign will be Hutchinson’s first season in the first team. This should help him progress physically and technically.
Reading also puts a good player in the hands. The Chelsea talent is highly regarded by Blues coaches and also has experience on the international stage.
He has represented England at U17 and U19 levels. Moreover, he is eligible to play for Jamaica and featured in their friendly against Catalonia in May.
Meanwhile, Chelsea found out if Presnel Kimpembe would join themafter dismissing one of his Paris Saint-Germain teammates.
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