Previous clubs: Anderlecht
Signed: 21st April 1997
Celestine Babayaro signed from Anderlect in April 1997 for �2.25 million. He has played for his country Nigeria in the Olympics and won a gold medal in the final. He plays as a left wing back, but is relatively inexperienced at the tender age of 18 when brought to Chelsea. He is 5 foot 7 inches and has played at Anderlecht since he was 15. His signature was seeked by numerous top European clubs, including Milan, Juventus and Deportivo La Coruna. Celestine has signed a 5 year deal, and states that he is "very much looking forward to playing in London". Good luck Celestine.
