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Chelsea sign Belgian De Bruyne from Genk and loan him straight back

January 31, 2012

Racing Genk’s Kevin De Bruyne (left) celebrates with team mate Marvin Ogunjimi after scoring against Partizan Belgrade during their Champions League third qualifying round match at the Cristal Arena in Genk in this file photo of July 26, 2011. – Reuters pic
BRUSSELS, Jan 31 – Premier league side Chelsea have signed Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne from Belgian side Racing Genk on a five-and-a-half year deal.

The Belgian champions said on their website that the 20-year-old would stay with them on loan until June.

The bustling De Bruyne, who has played twice for Belgium, is Genk’s joint second highest scorer this season with 11 goals. He played twice against Chelsea in the Champions League group stage earlier this season.

Belgian media said Chelsea had paid €8 million (RM31.92 million). Chelsea were expected to officially comment on the deal later today, the final day of the January transfer window. – Reuters