Chelsea send another wonderkid on loan! Teenager signs new contract and heads to Eredivisie as deal struck four minutes before deadline

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Chelsea teenager Kiano Dyer has joined FC Volendam in the Netherlands after signing a new contract at Stamford Bridge.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Chelsea have announced that Dyer has joined Volendam until the end of the season as he seeks regular, first-team football. The midfielder made his debut for the Blues last season, playing four minutes in the Conference League clash with Astana. 

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

Dyer is seen as a major talent at the club and is already a fixture for the Under-21s, having made 46 appearances at that age group. Volendam have confirmed that their deal to sign him was completed just four minutes before the transfer deadline, perhaps emphasising the level of their interest. Chelsea currently have 16 players out on loan, with Dyer becoming the 17th. 

WHAT CHELSEA SAID

Chelsea said in a statement:  "Chelsea is pleased to announce Academy midfielder Kiano Dyer has signed a new contract until 2030 and will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Eredivisie side Volendam.

"Dyer joined Chelsea from West Bromwich Albion at the end of his Under-14s season and has represented England from Under-15s through to Under-19s level.

"Over the past two campaigns, he has been a regular for Chelsea Under-21s, earning the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award in October 2024. He made his men’s first-team debut in December 2024, during a UEFA Conference League victory away at Astana.

"Last season, he made 32 appearances in the Premier League 2, scoring three goals. He now moves on loan to the Netherlands to join Volendam, who secured promotion back to the Dutch top flight by winning the Eerste Divisie title in 2024/25.

"We look forward to supporting Kiano throughout his time in Holland."

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WHAT NEXT?

Volendam are currently 11th in the Eredivisie and play Go Ahead Eagles on September 13.