The English-born Ghanaian winger, Callum Hudson-Odoi, has joined English Premier League side Nottingham Forest, departing from his boyhood club Chelsea.

Hudson-Odoi has ended his over 16-year association with the blues.

The pacey winger has signed a three-year deal with Steve Cooper's side.

Once hailed as a wonderkid, Hudson-Odoi found himself surplus to requirements at the West London club.

Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have successfully negotiated an £8 million deal, signaling the transfer of the talented winger.

Earlier, Chelsea rebuffed an initial proposal from their West London rivals, Fulham, in their pursuit of Callum Hudson-Odoi.

As a part of Chelsea's comprehensive summer revamp at Stamford Bridge, the young winger has bid farewell to his boyhood club.

In the previous season, Hudson-Odoi embarked on a loan spell with Bayer Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga.

However, his journey faced a setback due to a significant injury, sidelining him for a considerable portion of the campaign.

During his tenure at Bayer Leverkusen, the budding talent amassed 14 appearances and contributed a single assist to his team's efforts.

As the curtains fell on the 2022/23 football season, Hudson-Odoi made his return to Chelsea but has now departed on permanent terms.

Since his breakthrough under former Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri in 2017, the Chelsea academy graduate has grappled with securing regular playing time within the first team.

Callum Hudson-Odoi has now discovered his new footballing home, with Nottingham Forest emerging as a prominent candidate after being linked to other options including Fulham and Crystal Palace.

The once-celebrated prospect's journey at Stamford Bridge has reached its culmination, and a departure from Chelsea seems imminent as he readies himself for a fresh chapter in his footballing journey.