Official: "Chelsea" acquired 19-year-old K.Zouma, but he will arrive at the club after the season © EuroFootball.com

One of the most promising center-backs in the world Kurt Zouma - a player for London's "Chelsea", but the Frenchman will stay with the "Saint-Etienne" team until the end of the season.

The 19-year-old footballer will sign a five-and-a-half year contract with the "Blues". The contract will expire in 2020.

The defender is a product of the "Saint-Etienne" club's youth academy, but he has been playing for the main team since 2011. K.Zouma made his debut for the French under 21 national team.

The young Frenchman, wearing the jersey of the Saint-Etienne team in the Ligue 1 championship, played 52 matches and scored four goals.

After this season, K.Zouma, who is joining Chelsea, also attracted interest from Manchester United.