Official : Chelsea confirm seven outbound transfers on deadline day including Nigerian striker

Through their official website, Chelsea confirmed seven outbound transfers on transfer deadline day including Bryan Fiabema's loan move to League One club Forest Green Rovers.

The Norwegian-born Nigerian striker has joined Forest Green Rovers on loan until the end of the 2022-2023 season, subject to English Football League approval.

Fiabema is in contention to make his League One debut in Saturday's match with Shrewsbury Town.

The 19-year-old has been on the books of Chelsea since 2020, joining them from Tromso IL following a successful trial.

In his first words after the deal was confirmed, he told Forest Green Rovers official webpage : "I think this is a good move for me.

"I see myself as an offensive player who likes to get forward - and hopefully score some goals during my time here. I am excited to get started."

Fiabema has previously played against EFL opposition, making appearances against the first teams of Walsall, Exeter City and Forest Green Rovers in the Papa John's Trophy.

Meanwhile as at 2300 hours on Thursday, Chelsea confirmed that Harvey Vale, Jayden Wareham, Ethan Ampadu, Dujon Sterling and Xavier Simons have sealed loaned moves to Port Vale, Leyton Orient, Spezia, Stoke City and Hull City respectively, while Brazilian winger Kenedy has joined Spanish outfit Real Valladolid on a permanent deal.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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