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Rising Stars On The Horizon
Chelsea Football Club is making headlines with a hefty investment in young talent, spending a combined £48 million on two promising players, Omari Kellyman and Willian Estevao. Nineteen-year-old Kellyman, an attacking midfielder from Aston Villa, is poised to undergo a medical next week and sign a long-term contract with the Blues, potentially lasting up to six years. Meanwhile, the club has confirmed the signing of 17-year-old Brazilian prodigy Estevao in a substantial deal that includes a significant upfront fee and additional performance-related payments.
Building for the Future
The acquisition of Estevao, who currently plays for Palmeiras in Brazil, is a strategic move by Chelsea as he will join the squad next summer upon turning 18. This young talent will bolster Chelsea’s Brazilian contingent, uniting with Deivid Washington and Andrey Santos as fresh faces at Stamford Bridge. Kellyman, a recent addition from Derby County costing Villa £600,000 two years ago, has already demonstrated his potential with six first-team appearances and has represented England at the Under-19 level.
Transfer Window Activity
In a related development, Chelsea’s sporting director, Paul Winstanley, has shown interest in Argentine defender Aaron Anselmino. The club has initiated discussions for the Boca Juniors standout, with a reported £13.4 million on the table, though this falls short of his £20 million release clause. These moves follow on the heels of Chelsea’s unsuccessful bid for Michael Olise of Crystal Palace, who opted for a switch to Bayern Munich over a proposed £55 million transfer to the London club.
Defensive Reinforcements and Departures
Chelsea’s shopping spree doesn’t end with offensive talent. The club has also been linked with Netherlands left-back Maatsen, who impressed during his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund and is currently representing his country at Euro 2024. Maatsen is reportedly set to join Villa for a fee in the region of £37.5 million, further highlighting Chelsea’s active engagement in the transfer market as they look to build a team capable of competing at the highest levels for years to come.
