Juan Castillo: Birmingham City sign Chelsea defender on season-long loan deal

Juan Castillo ended last season on loan at ADO Den Haag, who finished bottom of the Eredivisie

Birmingham City have signed Chelsea defender Juan Castillo on a season-long loan deal.

The 21-year-old has represented the Netherlands up to Under-20 level.

He spent last season on loan in the Eredivisie at AZ Alkmaar and ADO Den Haag.

"The atmosphere around the place is really positive, so it is now a case of working hard during pre-season and being ready for the opening matches," he told the club website.

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