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Chalobah joins Watford on loan

Image: Nathaniel Chalobah: Joins former Chelsea boss Gianfranco Zola until January

Chelsea defender Nathaniel Chalobah has joined Watford on loan until January 2013.

Young Chelsea defender moves to Vicarage Road until January.

Chelsea defender Nathaniel Chalobah has joined Watford on loan until January 2013. The 17-year-old captained Chelsea's FA Youth Cup-winning side last season, scoring in the first leg of the 4-1 aggregate win over Blackburn Rovers. Born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Chalobah has played for England at various youth levels, having made his debut for the Under 17 side as a 14-year-old. He signed his first professional contract in January 2012, and although yet to play for the Chelsea first team he has been an unused substitute.

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