Chelsea have signed Fiorentina left-back Marcos Alonso for a reported £23m.

Chelsea have announced what Fiorentina told us a few moments ago - the Blues have brought Alonso back to the Premier League.

Not Xabi Alonso - Marcos Alonso. Formerly of Bolton and Sunderland fame.

The 25-year-old Spanish left-back is the first defender signed by new boss Antonio Conte, signing a five-year contract.

Chelsea have signed Fiorentina left-back Marcos Alonso for a reported £23m.

The 25-year-old uncapped Spaniard moves to the Premier League for the third time in his career.

He played for Bolton 46 times from 2010 to 2013 before moving to Fiorentina and had a loan spell at Sunderland a year later.

Cesar Azpilicueta is the first-choice left-back at Chelsea, who have loaned Baba Rahman to Schalke this summer.

Source:bbc.com