Blues move for Marko Marin

Chelsea have agreed to sign Werder Bremen midfielder Marko Marin.

The Champions League finalists have settled on an undisclosed fee with the German club for Marin, who will move to Stamford Bridge in the summer.

The 23-year-old German international, who can play as either as a winger or attacking midfielder, made two appearances at the 2010 World Cup.

Marin said: “I had a good time with Werder but I am looking forward to the challenge of the Premier League.”

Bremen’s director of sport Klaus Allofs added in a statement: “We have always said we would be open to talk if any of our players receives a good offer which was also interesting for Werder.

“In the coming weeks, we will deal with the last formalities. We wish Marko all the best for this new challenge.”