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New Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy reveals he has 'adored Blues since he was little' after he bought shirt as a 12-year-old on trip to England

New Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has revealed his pride at signing for the club he has supported ever since buying a Blues shirt in a shop as a youngster.

The 28-year-old Senegal international joined the Premier League side on a five-year deal from French club Rennes this week.

And he revealed he has always 'adored' the west London giants after a trip to Brighton in which he donned a Blues top in a store for the first time as an excited 12-year-old.

New goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has revealed he's been a Chelsea fan ever since he was 12

New goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has revealed he's been a Chelsea fan ever since he was 12

Mendy is now a Chelsea player having completed his u00a322million transfer from Rennes

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