Loïc Rémy has completed his move from Queens Park Rangers to Chelsea. The forward moves to Stamford Bridge on a four-year deal.
Official: Loïc Rémy joins Chelsea
Steve Bardens
Rémy spent last season on loan at Newcastle, where he scored 14 goals. The Magpies were hopeful of landing him in a permanent deal, but it's often difficult for many clubs to compete with what QPR have been paying their players. Liverpool were prepared to pay up, but they were concerned by the results of his medical, and backed out of the deal. Rémy's wages aren't a problem for Chelsea, however, and they've found themselves a solid backup for their multiple campaigns.
The 27-year-old spent his early years in France, coming up through the youth ranks at Lyon, spending time at Nice, and catching eyes at Marseille. Rémy moved to QPR in January 2013, when the club were sitting dead last. He scored six goals in 15 appearances, but QPR were unable to stay up.
With Fernando Torres now gone, and Diego Costa already scoring for his new side, it seems José Mourinho may have finally solved the striker problems the Blues have experienced in recent seasons.
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