Bayer Leverkusen have beaten Chelsea to the signing of Germany Under-19 international Julian Brandt.
Wolfsburg had previously insisted that Brandt would not leave before next summer but Bayer have pounced to land the forward from their Bundesliga rivals.
The 17-year-old, who has scored 22 goals for Wolfsburg's Under-19 side since the beginning of last season, will join Leverkusen on a five-and-a-half year deal next month.
"Julian Brandt is one of the most talented players in German football," said Leverkusen's sporting director Rudi Voller.
Leverkusen had to fight hard to land Brandt as Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich were all keen on the youngster.
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