Here is all you need to know about Tyler Adams who might be the next Chelsea player as the Blues eye him along with his position
According to renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, Tyler Adams’ £20 million relegation release clause would be triggered if Chelsea were to buy him from Leeds United.
Who is Tyler Adams, bio, age, height, family, parents, position, career stats
The London giants have been aiming to strengthen their midfield for a few weeks. Although they are currently in the process of signing Adams, Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo have also been mentioned.
Romano claims that Chelsea turned on the clause in his contract on Wednesday and that he successfully completed the first portion of his medical. At some point today, the captain of the United States will have the bulk of his medical.
Adams relocated from Leipzig to Leeds during the last summer. He showed off his defensive skills in 24 appearances for them during his first Premier League season. With 1.5 interceptions, 1 clearing, and more than 3 tackles per game, the USA star flourished. He occasionally made forward runs and had excellent passing range.
Who is Tyler Adams
American professional football player Tyler Shaan Adams, who was born on February 14, 1999, also represents Leeds United in the EFL Championship and captains the American squad. Adams, who is primarily a midfielder, can also play on either side of the defence or midfield as a fullback or winger. The 24 years old measures 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) tall.
When he was sixteen years old, Adams, a product of the New York Red Bulls academy, made his professional debut with the New York Red Bulls II. He then joined the New York Red Bulls first team. Adams joined RB Leipzig in January 2019. Three and a half years later, in July 2022, Adams signed for Leeds United.
For his international career, Adams represented the United States at several junior levels prior to making his senior squad debut in 2017. He was named the U.S. Soccer Player of the Year in 2022.
A look at Tyler Adams’ family
Adams’ mother, Melissa Russo, gave birth to him in Dutchess County, New York. Through his father, he has African American ancestry. At the high school and collegiate levels, his stepfather Daryl Sullivan was a football coach.