Chelsea have completed the signing of Mohamed Salah from Swiss side Basel, for a fee reported to be £11m.
The west London club announced on Thursday night the deal for the Egyptian winger, subject to the agreement of personal terms and a medical.
Manager Jose Mourinho confirmed the deal had been concluded ahead of their FA Cup fourth round tie with Stoke at Stamford Bridge.
Speaking on Friday, Mourinho said he admires the Egyptian’s versatility and personality:
"I like the fact that he can play the same way our attacking players do, which is players with adaptability, to play right, left, or behind the striker.”
"He's young, he's fast, he's creative, he's enthusiastic. When we analysed him he looks the kind of humble personality on the pitch, ready to work for the team and to work and to adapt himself to a new life.”