Cristian Manea is set to be loaned out next season (Picture: YouTube)

Chelsea have agreed a deal to complete the £2.3million transfer of teenage Romanian right-back Cristian Manea.

The news was announced by the CEO of struggling Romanian club Viitorul Constanta.

The Blues fought of interest from the likes of Arsenal, Ajax and Udinese to complete a move for the star.

The 17-year-old does not turn 18 until August and Jose Mourinho is planning to loan him out to feeder club Vitesse Arnhem.


He has put pen to paper on a five-year deal and is viewed as one for the future.

Breaking: Viitorul's CEO confirmed Manea's move to Chelsea and Ianis Hagi's leave for Fiorentina! #CFC — Emanuel Roşu (@Emishor) June 11, 2015

What a good player Chelsea bought. Cristi Manea is a fantastic talent. Can play at RB, CB and DM. Very smart, very good with the ball. — Emanuel Roşu (@Emishor) June 11, 2015

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