Skip to content

Ex-Chelsea defender Jeffrey Bruma completes transfer to Wolfsburg

EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS - DECEMBER 08:  Jeffrey Bruma of PSV celebrates after victory in the group B UEFA Champions League match between PSV Eindhoven and C
Image: Jeffrey Bruma has joined Wolfsburg from PSV Eindhoven

Wolfsburg have completed the signing of former Chelsea centre-back Jeffrey Bruma on a five-year deal.

The Netherlands international joins the Bundesliga club for an undisclosed fee rumoured to be around £12m following three years at PSV Eindhoven.

According to De Telegraaf, the Blues will be due roughly 30 per cent of the transfer fee as part of a sell-on clause.

While at Chelsea, Bruma spent time on loan at Leicester City and Hamburg, before finding his feet in the Netherlands, winning two Eredivisie titles in the last two seasons.

Speaking to the club website, Wolfsburg director Klaus Allofs said: "We are delighted that Jeffrey opted for VfL Wolfsburg.

"He will join us with the confidence of just winning a league title, moreover he knows the Bundesliga from his time at Hamburg and boasts international experience.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04:  Jeffrey Bruma of Chelsea is tackled by Ebby Nelson-Addy of Aston Villa during the FA Youth Cup Final 2nd Leg between Chelsea and
Image: Bruma (middle) was previously at Chelsea and the Blues will reportedly gain financially from his latest move

"We are convinced he can quickly become an important cornerstone for our squad."

Also See:

Bruma said: "Since my time at Hamburg it was clear to me that I wanted to play in the Bundesliga again, because it is one of Europe's top leagues.

"I am pleased that in Wolfsburg I get the opportunity to do so in the future. In the three years at PSV, I have gained a lot of experience and I continued to perform well."

Around Sky