Chelsea have confirmed the successful signing of Danny Drinkwater from Leicester on deadline day.

Drinkwater was instrumental in Leicester’s title winning season and will join Chelsea for ?35 million.

The midfielder made over 200 appearances for Leicester and scored only 14 goals. He signed a five-year deal with the blues.

“I’m delighted to be a Chelsea player and can’t wait to get started,” Drinkwater said.

“It has been a long journey to get here but I am very happy and am looking forward to helping the club win more trophies.”