Chelsea signs Marcos Alonso from Fiorentina

Football: Chelsea have completed the signing of Spain left-back Marcos Alonso, 25 from Fiorentina on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee. The former Bolton Wanderers and Sunderland defender is expected to battle with compatriot Cesar Azpilicueta for the left-back position in Antonio Conte's side.

Speaking to the club's website, Alonso said;

"I'm very happy. It's a step up in my career and I think this is the perfect place for me to continue developing. It's time for me to win some titles,"

"It was an easy decision for me to make when I heard the club were interested in signing me.

"My family and close friends know Chelsea is the club I have dreamed about playing for so I'm really excited about the challenge and I'm looking forward to working with my new team-mates."