Atlanta United says goodbye to homegrown Caleb Wiley, who's on his way to Premier League team Chelsea

Atlanta United's Caleb Wiley (26) runs during the first half of an MLS soccer match against DC United, Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

London-based Premier League team Chelsea has signed United States left-back Caleb Wiley from Atlanta United on a six-year contract.

The 19-year-old Wiley is joining for a fee that is reported to be worth $11 million.

“Caleb epitomizes the pathway that we envisioned when we started this club,” Atlanta United Vice President and Technical Director Carlos Bocanegra said in a press release.