A highly-rated former Tottenham midfield starlet has signed for Chelsea after departing the Hotspur Way academy in the summer.Spurs not only made wholesale changes to their first-team squad in the summer window but also moved on several of their academy graduates ahead of the new campaign.Will Lankshear, Ashley Phillips, Alfie Devine and Tynan Thompson departed N17, along with other experienced youngsters such as Alejo Veliz and Luka Vuskovic.A 20-year-old youngster, who featured prominently for the Lilywhites’ youth sides last season, has now officially made a move across the capital.Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty ImagesLeo Black signs contract with Chelsea after leaving Tottenham’s academyIt was reported in the summer window that former Spurs academy midfielder Leo Black could be set to make a move to the Blues after departing the North London club in the summer.The Standard have now revealed that Chelsea have confirmed the signing of the versatile 20-year-old, who can also feature as a full-back.Black spent 12 years at the Spurs academy and made almost 100 appearances between various age groups at Hotspur Way.He featured regularly for the club’s U21s last season, and even previously trained with the first team under Ange Postecoglou on a few occasions.The midfielder chose against extending his contract when his deal ran out at Tottenham in June, and following a trial in West London, he has now officially penned a new deal with Chelsea.Black reacts after signing Chelsea contractThe Standard reveal that the former Spurs youngster has impressed during his trial period with the Blues, having already played multiple times for their U21 side over the last month.In fact, Black has already scored two goals in Premier League 2 for Tottenham’s London rivals, and was even nominated for the division’s September player of the month award.He has been rewarded for his displays with a two-year contract, and the youngster took to Instagram to write about the new deal: “A blessing to be given such an amazing opportunity. Thank you, God.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by LB (@leoblack.10)READ MORE: Rafael van der Vaart admits what he did at Tottenham in 2012 was ‘not smart’The post Tottenham starlet joins Chelsea after 12 years and 100 games at Hotspur Way academy appeared first on Spurs Web.