Chelsea's
France-based scout Guy Hillion has confirmed that the club have
signed a 12-year-old from ASPTT Marseille. Jeremy Boga was
linked to Lyon and Bordeaux, but has opted to cross the Channel in
order to hone his talents at Stamford Bridge, according to
Setanta.
Hillion has revealed that Boga's father has been living in
London for two years for professional reasons and this has had a
bearing on his son's move.
"That is not a transfer, as the rules forbid it," Hillion told
Les Dessous du Sport. "We couldn't have signed Jeremy if Mr Boga
hadn't been in London.
"Chelsea took him because he has the talent to play at the
highest level. He's an excellent number 10." The news has left a
bitter taste in ASPTT Marseille's mouth.
"We have had no news from the Boga family neither from Chelsea,
this happened behind our back," an ASPTT Marseille director
declared.