Breaking News: Watford sign ex-Chelsea midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah on a five-year deal in a move worth £6m after Blues youth product refuse new contract

Watford sign ex-Chelsea midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah on a five-year deal in a move worth £6m after Blues youth product refuse  new contract

Chelsea midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah has joined Watford for £6m Chalobah has been handed a five-year contract by manager Marco SilvaThe 22-year-old made just 10 Premier League appearances for Chelsea He first joined the Blues in 2005 as a youth team player and he progressed  

Watford have signed Chelsea midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah in a £6million fee deal.

The 22-year old was offered a new contract at Chelsea but wanted to play more regular football and has opted to move to Vicarage Road.

Chalobah, who also had interest from Southampton and Swansea City, agreed a five-year deal and underwent a medical at the club's training ground on Thursday evening before being unveiled.

Chalobah will wear the No 14 shirt for the Hornets and Watford boss Marco Silva looks to utilize him in midfield.

The 22-year-old returns to Vicarage Road where he spent the 2012-13 season on loan.

During that spell he made 42 appearances in the Championship and scored five goals.