According to an official reports from Real Madrid C.F., the La Liga giants have confirmed the transfer of Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic to Chelsea transfer this summer.
The midfielder will be joining the Premier League on a loan deal for the next season, until 30 June, 2019.
He will be joining the Blues as their third signing of the summer following with the likes of Jorginho and Rob Green.
We have tonight agreed terms with Real Madrid for the transfer of Thibaut Courtois, subject to the agreement of personal terms and a medical. As part of the deal, Mateo Kovacic will join Chelsea on a season-long loan.https://t.co/WXhHzEdf6D
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 8, 2018
Kovacic, 24, expressed his desire to leave Real Madrid in search of first-team football during the World Cup.
He was part of Croatia’s squad but played just 183 minutes of their run to the final.
The midfielder was limited to just 10 La Liga appearances last season.
He told Marca earlier this year:
“I understand the situation but that’s why I think it’s best for me to go to another club where I will have the chance to play regularly as a starter.”
