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All the way back in January, I picked out Xavi Simons as my #1 target for that #8/10 role. It seems God’s doing what he often does in my case. Making it a reality. Why did I want Xavi Simons at Chelsea FC? Guess it’s time for that thread eh? Let’s discuss. [THREAD] 🧵 🪡
Had loads of guesses but not many came up with the right name. Shoutout to the 1/2 of you who guessed correct. My #1 target for that left half-space… Xavi Simons. Thread out tomorrow morning 🧵🪡
Somehow Estevao is slipping into this league under the radar and I love it. It will take one of these flying in on a random Monday Night Football for everyone to understand who we’ve signed. This kid in the right environment (ours) will be special.
It’s hard to stop Estevao once he’s in the box because of the close-control & the fear of fouling him; Then you have devastating finishes in the locker after that too. We need to hone in on Salah/Saka/Mbeumo-type efficiency and the world is ours.
Estevao’s ability to generate so much power in minimal space is definitely one of his best traits. If he gets even a sniff in the box, you’re dead. All we need is half a yard. Maximising his box-entries & touches around the box is the clear POA with him.
Perfect LCB in-possession. Hato has that same aggressive nature like Cucu. It’s well suited to our hyper front-footed style. His carrying will be a great bonus too (e.g. BCC at 0:47s). Adds more variation to our build-up & indecision for opposition.
Jorrel Hato. We’re getting closer 🔜 Bring me my Dutch all-timer (in the making).
🚨 In and around Ajax, they say that a fee of €50m (£43.8m) would also be a wonderful amount, despite asking for £48m-£52m. Both parties are expected to meet in the middle somewhere, and it’s not that far away. (@MikeVerweij) #CFC telegraaf.nl/sport/voetbal/…
We have two of the most gifted on-ball midfielders in world football. One of the most press-resistant and one of the most varied/dangerous passers. Enzo vs deeper blocks. Lavia vs high-pressing teams. Partnered with a monster ball-winner (Caicedo/Santos etc).
In Enzo/Lavia we have two of the most special/unique deeper MF’s itw (let alone itl). Lavia more press-resistant with an incredible ability to line-break with speed. Enzo being one of the few elite killer-passers from deep that can really hurt/penetrate blocks (Kimmich/Trent…
+ £5M loan fee from Milan. £53M (£7M profit on £46M purchase fee) is beautiful. Also all jokes aside, Joao Felix is a big brand and super marketable. Don’t get it twisted. I think he has more Instagram followers (12M+) than almost player in the PL. One of the forefathers of…
The Al-Nassr package to Chelsea is around £48m and all parties optimistic the deal will get done.🇵🇹
We should probably investigate our ties with “Al Arsenal” FC first. — £65M for Havertz — £52M for Madueke — £12M for Jorginho (6 months left on deal). Fees even most fans weren’t expecting. All with no competition too. Check your mirrors 💙
Chelsea’s Hold Co losing billions and repeatedly being bailed out by the dodgiest of Saudi deals… If Saudi were a traditional crime syndicate, Newcastle would be their “honest business” front whilst Chelsea/others would be their “other businesses”.