Michael Hector has completed a surprise switch from Reading to Chelsea, but will spend this season on loan with the Championship club.
Chelsea has signed defender Michael Hector on a five-year deal from Reading and immediately loaned the 23-year-old back to the Championship club for the 2015-16 season.
Jose Mourinho's pursuit of Everton center back John Stones proved one of the most talked-about stories during the transfer window.
With Everton holding firm in its desire to keep the England international, Mourinho has instead made two lower-profile additions to his defensive ranks on deadline day, with Hector's capture following the arrival of Papy Djilobodji from Nantes.