The Croatian can be a part of Maurizio Sarri's squad from Real national capital for the forthcoming campaign as a part of a deal that saw Thibaut Courtois move within the wrong way for £35million.
Kovacic signed for Los Blancos in 2015 however did not establish himself as an everyday starter because of the abundance of quality they possess within the middle of the park.
Comfortable in possession, Sarri are hoping the Croatian will add some offensive impetus to his team going into the new season.
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Kovacic told the club's official website: 'I am very happy and excited to be here at Chelsea. it's an incredible feeling.
'I can try and do my best for this club. it's a replacement league on behalf of me, the start is usually powerful however i'm certain the coach and my new team-mates can facilitate Maine and that i am trying forward to an excellent season.'
Kovacic affected to Espana from bury Milano and created 109 appearances in 3 seasons at Real national capital, winning 3 Champions League titles and La Liga once.
He joins associate abundance of middle talent at Stamford Bridge and can got to impress to remain atop a ladder that features Jorginho, N'Golo Kante, Cesc Fabregas, Ross Alben Barkley, Danny Drinkwater, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Tiemoue Bakayoko.
AC Milano square measure in talks to sign Bakayoko tho' whereas a bunch of Premier League clubs square measure same to be keen on taking Drinkwater before the window slams shut at 5pm on weekday.