Soccer-Chelsea sign US defender Wiley, 19, from Atlanta United


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Leagues Cup - Group J - Inter Miami v Atlanta United - DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States - July 25, 2023 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi in action with Atlanta United's Caleb Wiley REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo

(Reuters) - Chelsea have signed United States left back Caleb Wiley from Major League Soccer side Atlanta United on a six-year contract, the Premier League club said on Monday.

Chelsea did not disclose the financial details, but British media reported the deal was worth around 8.5 million pounds ($11 million).

A product of Atlanta's academy, Wiley made his MLS debut in 2022 and has made 85 appearances, scoring six goals.

He made his U.S. debut last year in a 1-1 draw against Mexico.

Wiley is with the U.S. squad in Paris as they prepare for the Olympic Games.

($1 = 0.7745 pounds)

(Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru, editing by Ed Osmond)

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