REVIEW: Leicester City Squad’s Reactions to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s Transfer to Chelsea
Leicester City are losing a significant role model for their academy prospects as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall departs for Chelsea. The midfielder’s £30 million transfer marks the end of his 17-year tenure with City, where he joined at the age of eight and evolved from a promising youngster into a first-team star.
Kasey McAteer, a winger who broke into the first team last season, highlighted Dewsbury-Hall’s journey as a source of inspiration for the club’s youth players. McAteer, among many others, expressed his well-wishes following the transfer announcement, emphasizing Dewsbury-Hall’s influence and the bond they shared.
“A role model for every young boy in our academy to look up to,” McAteer said. “I can honestly say that it’s been a pleasure to share a pitch with you, and to build a friendship away from it too. Go and smash it, brother.”
Other teammates, including Jamie Vardy, Wilfred Ndidi, Conor Coady, Patson Daka, Tom Cannon, and Luke Thomas, also conveyed their best wishes to Dewsbury-Hall. However, Hamza Choudhury, who shared a long-standing partnership with Dewsbury-Hall, offered a particularly heartfelt message. The two have played together through every age group in City’s ranks, building a deep connection.
“My brother, I can’t start to tell you how much you’ll be missed!” Choudhury remarked. “Years and years of hard work went into us being able to live out our childhood dreams together! I wish you all the very best, brother, and I’ll see you very soon.”
As Leicester City bids farewell to Dewsbury-Hall, his departure is felt keenly not just for his on-field contributions but also for the legacy he leaves behind as a beacon of dedication and success for the club’s future stars.
