A highly-rated midfielder has signed for one of Tottenham’s fiercest rivals after departing the Hotspur Way academy.Spurs have not only made wholesale changes to their first-team squad but have also moved on several of their academy graduates this summer.Will Lankshear, Ashley Phillips, Alfie Devine and Tynan Thompsoo have all departed N17 so far this window, along with other experienced youngsters such as Alejo Veliz and Luka Vuskovic.A 20-year-old youngster, who had featured prominently for the Lilywhites’ youth sides last season, has now made a move across the capital.Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty ImagesLeo Black signs for Chelsea after leaving Tottenham’s academyFootball Insider have now revealed that Tottenham academy graduate Leo Black is set to sign for Chelsea after leaving the North London club’s academy on the expiry of his contract back in June.Black is a defensive midfielder who can also play right-back, and made 27 appearances for Spurs’ Under-21s side last season, including in the UEFA Youth League.The 20-year-old, who has featured for England’s youth sides up to Under-19s level, departed Hotspur Way without a single senior appearance to his name.Championship outfit Sheffield United and Portuguese club Academico FC had both expressed an interest in the 20-year-old’s availability, but he has now decided to pen a two-year contract with the Blues.Chelsea have big expectations for BlackFootball Insider says the academy coaches at Hotspur Way rated the midfielder highly, with the youngster being offered a scholarship deal back in 2022.However, at the conclusion of his Spurs contract, he has now decided to move to Chelsea, who have high hopes for his development and see his signing as a major coup.Following several years at Spurs, it is revealed that Black also sees a move to Stamford Bridge as the best next step for his development.READ MORE: Tottenham drop big hint on Luca Williams-Barnett involvement vs CharltonThe post England U19 international signs for Chelsea after leaving Tottenham academy appeared first on Spurs Web.