The French football club Lille has agreed to sell midfielder Nemanja Matic to English Premier League side Chelsea in a deal worth €35 million.
Matic, who joined Lille from Serbian club Partizan in 2016, was instrumental in helping the team win the Ligue 1 title last season.
He is widely regarded as one of Europe's best midfielders and his departure will be a significant blow to Lille's title chances this season.
However, the club hopes that they can replace him with a new signing to strengthen their squad.
The transfer fee of €35 million is said to be the highest ever paid by a French club for a player in the Premier League.
It is hoped that Matic's arrival at Stamford Bridge will help Chelsea challenge for the top spot in the league.
Overall, it seems like a very good move for both Lille and Chelsea. It's always exciting to see big clubs sign key players from smaller teams, especially when those players have proven themselves on the international stage.