Chelsea beat Manchester United to Norwegian teen Bryan Fiabema because they were 'faster', it has been revealed.
The 17-year-old was appearing for Tromso in Norway when clubs picked up on his talents.
But dad Mina has revealed how the Blues were able to secure his services in a transfer at the start of 2020.
He told All Nigeria Soccer: “Chelsea for him was a dream come true, Manchester United were also looking at him.
"Chelsea were faster than Manchester United.
“Youth players are hardly signed during the winter transfer window, so we were not expecting him to join Chelsea but the invitation came in December and he was signed in January."
