Record-breaking Chelsea teen Atherton switches from Northern Ireland to Republic - reports

Atherton made history in 2022 during his time at Glenavon when he became the youngest player to play senior football in the UK

Chelsea's Chris Atherton. Pic via Chelsea FC

Chelsea academy player Chris Atherton is the latest Northern Ireland player to switch international allegiance to the Republic of Ireland, according to BBC Sport.

Atherton, 17, made history in 2022 during his time at Glenavon when he became the youngest player to play senior football in the UK, then aged 13 years and 329 days.