Transfer: Striker leaves Chelsea, joins rival London club

Chelsea striker, Martell Taylor-Crossdale has left the club and joined their London rivals, Fulham.

Taylor-Crossdale’s contract at Stamford Bridge expired this month prompting him to join Fulham.

The 19-year-old had been linked with a number of Championship clubs and has now signed for the Cottagers.

Speaking to Fulham’s official website, he said: “I’m ready to go here and show everyone what I can do. I felt coming here presented the perfect opportunity to push into the first team.

“I had a look at the pathway into the first team and I’m hopeful I can breakthrough to impress the manager.”

Taylor-Crossdale landed the Golden Boot during the Under-18 Premier League campagin of 2016/17.

Fulham tweeted, “The Club are pleased to announce the signing of forward Martell Taylor-Crossdale following the expiry of his contract at Chelsea.”

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