Swansea transfer news: Chelsea icon Eidur Gudjohnsen’s half-brother Arnor Borg joins club’s youth academy
SWANSEA have completed a surprise swoop for the teenage half-brother of Chelsea icon Eidur Gudjohnsen.
16-year-old Arnor Borg Gudjohnsen will link up with the Welsh club’s academy after securing a two-year scholarship.
Eidur Gudjohnsen’s half-brother has signed for SwanseaGetty Images
Gudjohnsen currently plies his trade for Icelandic outfit Breidablik UBK and, like his sibling, can operate as either a striker or a No.10.
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He impressed Swans chiefs during trials at the start of 2017 and will make his move to the Premier League official in July.
But Gudjohsen has some big footsteps to follow, with half-brother Eidur winning plenty of trophies during his time in England.
The Chelsea icon's 16-year-old sibling Arnor Borg will move to Swansea's academy in JulyPA:Press Association
The Stamford Bridge hero landed two titles under Jose Mourinho before helping Barcelona win a sensational treble in 2009.
The veteran recently featured for Iceland at Euro 2016 last summer and made history when he replaced his father Arnor during an international friendly way back in 1996.
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Gudjohnsen even plays in the same position as his relativeEpa
Gudjohnsen Jr’s move to Swansea is sure to be made easier by the presence of fellow countryman Gylfi Sigurdsson.
As well as speaking the same language, they also play in the same position, and Gudjohnsen is sure to seek advice as he attempts to win a professional contract at the Liberty Stadium.
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