Chelsea have moved to sign promising Turkish youngster Gokhan Tore from German club Bayer Leverkusen.
A statement on the Bundesliga side’s official website stated, “Bayer 04 Leverkusen midfielder Gokhan Tore has moved to the English Premier League side Chelsea.
“The Turkey U-17 international has signed a contract up to 30.6.2012. Again, the details of the transfer have not been disclosed by mutual consent. Gokhan Tore has been at Bayer 04 since August 1999.”
Although born in Cologne, Germany, the 5ft 9in 17-year-old attacking midfielder has represented Turkey from under-15 to under-17 level.
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