CHELSEA announced Saturday that the side has completed the signing of Brazilian teenage striker Kenedy from Fluminense.

    The under-20 international played in the London club’s pre-season tour match against Barcelona in the United States having been granted permission by his Brazilian team.

    “I am very happy to complete my transfer,” Kenedy told the club’s official website (www.chelseafc.com). “It is an exciting time for me to join ... and I hope I can become an important player for the club.

    Kenedy’s acquisition could signal the departure of Nigeria winger Victor Moses or Colombia wide man Juan Cuadrado.

    (SD-Agencies)