Lille Announces Sale of Key Player, Midfielder for £35M to Chelsea

Lille, one of France's top clubs, has announced that they have sold midfielder Kevin Volland to English Premier League side Chelsea for a fee of £35 million.

The deal was struck after Lille manager Christophe Galtier confirmed the transfer in a statement on the club's website. "We have agreed terms with Chelsea and we're delighted to welcome Kevin to the club," Galtier said. "He is a very talented player who will bring a lot of quality to our squad."

Volland, who joined Lille from Feyenoord in 2016, made 144 appearances for the club before signing for Chelsea. He scored 37 goals and provided 39 assists in his time at Lille, helping them win back-to-back Ligue 1 titles.

Chelsea, meanwhile, were looking to strengthen their midfield options ahead of the upcoming season. The club's manager Thomas Tuchel had previously expressed interest in Volland during his time as a coach at Borussia Dortmund.

The move to sell Volland to Chelsea is a significant coup for Lille, who will be hoping to continue their success under new management. It remains to be seen how the departure of Volland will affect the team's performance this season, but it seems likely that he will be missed by both fans and teammates alike.