Sidwell agrees Chelsea move
12 April 2012
Chelsea have confirmed that Reading midfielder Steve Sidwell has agreed to join the club on a free transfer from July 1.
The 24-year-old midfielder has quit Reading after rejecting a new £25,000-per-week, four-year deal and opted to join the Blues despite interest from Newcastle United, Everton and Aston Villa.
He is Jose Mourinho's first signing of the summer and will be a valuable addition to the squad.
The Portuguese coach is now hoping to add a striker and a defender to the ranks.
