Chelsea have been informed that they must make an initial payment of £3.5million for Daniel Sturridge.
Chelsea could end up paying £6.5million for teenage striker
Chelsea have been informed that they must make an initial payment of £3.5million for Daniel Sturridge.
The Blues signed the youngster from Premier League rivals Manchester City last summer, with the 19-year-old having run down his contract at Eastlands.
Chelsea paid nothing for his signature at the time, but transfer rules dictate that a fee must change hands for any player under the age of 23 who has graduated through the academy ranks at the 'selling' club.
That meant Sturridge's case was put before a tribunal, who would make a decision on the costs involved.
That meeting has now taken place, with a Professional Football Compensation Committee hearing ruling that Chelsea must pay £3.5 million for the player - rising to £6.5million if certain criteria are met.
Additional payments of £500,000 will be due once Sturridge has made 10, 20, 30 and 40 competitive first-team appearances in all competitions.
A further payment of £1million will be due if Sturridge makes a full international appearance, while City will be due a 15 per cent sell-on fee if the teenage frontman leaves Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea declared themselves satisfied by the outcome of the tribunal.
"We are content with the outcome of today's tribunal regarding Daniel Sturridge's transfer from Manchester City," a statement read.
"The initial fee is very close to what we first offered.
"Any subsequent payments are directly linked to the success of the player and that is satisfactory to us."
