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Mauricio Pochettino needs Harry Kane to sign with Real Madrid, to complete his striker strategy for Chelsea.

This summer, a number of powerhouse European clubs, including Real Madrid, are looking to add a striker.

Todd Boehly intensifies his efforts to sign a star striker, which could lead to a transfer merry-go-round for Chelsea.

Numerous teams, including the Blues, are looking for a leader for their attack for the upcoming campaign.

Karim Benzema’s choice to sign with Al-Ittihad has compelled Real Madrid to enter the market for the first time in ten years.

After a disappointing 2022–23 season, it is no secret that Chelsea is also looking for a striker. Just 38 goals separated every club in the top 10 and two of the three relegated teams.

Chelsea lacks a true striker on their roster despite spending close to £600 million since Roman Abramovich left. Romelu Lukaku’s chances of staging a comeback at Stamford Bridge seem slim, and rumors have it that Inter Milan will try to sign him on a long-term deal.

Lautaro Martinez, another Inter striker, is reportedly a target for Chelsea, according to a report from The Times. Although a swap deal between the two clubs is unlikely, the Blues might need Harry Kane and Tottenham Hotspur’s help to acquire the Argentine.

According to the report, Real Madrid is also a possible destination for Martinez as they look to replace Benzema. If he does, the rumors of Kane moving to Spain will essentially come to an end. Madrid is currently even money to sign Kane, according to the bookmakers.

If Martinez is going to come to West London, Mauricio Pochettino may need Real Madrid to raid his old team. Given Kane’s contract situation, according to the Spanish publication Marca, Los Blancos president Florentino Perez will attempt to sign Kane for a reduced fee.

By doing so, a domino effect might start, which would be ideal for Boehly. If Martinez decides to join the rebuilding of Stamford Bridge, Pochettino will be hoping that his compatriot, who costs £70 million, can be Chelsea’s savior.

June 9, 2023
As a wonderkid signs, Chelsea confirms its first transfer under Mauricio Pochettino.

Chelsea has acknowledged that they have reached an agreement to complete the first deal since Mauricio Pochettino was hired, but they must wait to see their new star perform.

Independiente del Valle and Chelsea have officially reached a deal for the transfer of Kendry Paez to Chelsea. After turning 18, the 16-year-old will join the Blues.

The young man most recently competed with Ecuador in the under-20 World Cup. After scoring a goal and dishing up three assists in four matches, he left quite the impression.

Paez’s abilities have been recognized; he was named the top player at the 2022 Next Generation Trophy, a young competition held in Austria, and he excelled for Ecuador at the under-17 Copa America, leading his country and tallying two goals and six assists while serving as captain.

El Universo reported in 2019 that the midfielder, who played regularly for del Valle’s minor teams between 2018 and 2022, scored 39 goals in 106 games. Independiente del Valle has used the midfielder six times in 2023, including during the Copa de Libertadores.

Paez is the most recent of several young athletes whom the Blues are keeping an eye on as they try to sign stars early. Prior to acquiring Andrey Santos in January, Chelsea signed Gabriel Slonina, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Cesare Casadei in the summer of last year. Due to problems with his work permit, the latter was forced to return on loan to Vasco da Gama and has been unable to join the Blues.

After conversations, Chelsea is hopeful to acquire Romeo Lavia, with Eden Hazard contributing to the acquisition.

Exclusive information from Express Sport indicates that Chelsea will rekindle their interest in Romeo Lavia this summer. Eden Hazard is believed to have played a part in a potential transfer.

Chelsea will make a run for Southampton star Romeo Lavia this summer after losing out to Paris Saint-Germain for Manuel Ugarte. The midfielder has long been a favorite of the Blues, who have identified him and Moises Caicedo of Brighton as their primary targets as Mauricio Pochettino plans to revamp his midfield ahead of the upcoming campaign.

The Blues planned to rekindle their interest in the 19-year-old in the coming weeks after seeing their £50 million approach for Lavia rejected last summer.

Since their aborted pursuit of the playmaker in 2022, Express Sport has been in frequent communication with the player’s representation and is aware that the playmaker is being considered as a replacement for Ugarte.

While at Southampton, Joe Shields acquired Lavia from Manchester City, and he is a major factor in why the Belgian international is so well-liked there. The Saints are hoping to fetch somewhere around £45m for their No. 45, therefore the Blues’ director of recruitment and talent has spoken with Lavia’s camp to gauge his interest in a move throughout the season.

Express Sport is aware of In January, Chelsea renewed its interest in Lavia, and the midfielder spoke on the phone with then-manager Graham Potter about a prospective transfer. Todd Boehly then verbally proposed a proposal to Southampton that would have seen Lavia signed and loaned back to St. Mary’s for the rest of the season. That proposal was declined.

Lavia also chatted with Eden Hazard, a Chelsea legend, on his time at Stamford Bridge before the World Cup. When the opportunity arose, Hazard enthusiastically urged his international teammate to accept it and join Chelsea.

Both Arsenal and Liverpool are keeping an eye on Lavia’s position, although Liverpool is prioritizing other objectives right now after reaching a personal contract with Brighton star Alexis MacAllister. Additionally, Man City added a 20% sell-on provision and a buy-back clause to the contract of its academy product, both of which take effect in 2024.

Lavia also chatted with Eden Hazard, a Chelsea legend, on his time at Stamford Bridge before the World Cup. When the opportunity arose, Hazard enthusiastically urged his international teammate to accept it and join Chelsea.

Both Arsenal and Liverpool are keeping an eye on Lavia’s position, although Liverpool is prioritizing other objectives right now after reaching a personal contract with Brighton star Alexis MacAllister. Additionally, Man City added a 20% sell-on provision and a buy-back clause to the contract of its academy product, both of which take effect in 2024.

Chelsea has also made Brighton star Caicedo a target, and after getting in touch with the Ecuadorian international’s support group recently, they intend to go after him hard in the near future.

The Seagulls are open to bids for Caicedo this summer, but they will only sell him for a high price because they are aware that there is a lot of interest in the 21-year-old, particularly from Arsenal.

Given that Roberto De Zerbi is anxious to keep the defender on the team and that a £30 million deal for his services was just turned down, Levi Colwill may end up playing a key role in negotiations between Chelsea and Brighton.

Despite the Blues’ insistence that he is not for sale, a second bid is currently being evaluated. However, being willing to talk about Colwill could help them in their effort to sign Caicedo.

June 5, 2023
Mauricio Pochettino already has a £12m answer to Chelsea’s big problem exposed by Frank Lampard

Chelsea transfer news: Signing a goalkeeper is high on summer priorities, but new manager Mauricio Pochettino could decide otherwise

Mauricio Pochettino’s task of solving several problems with Chelsea this summer will not be easy. The Blues’ performance on the pitch has been disappointing to say the least, and decisions made at board level over the past 12 months have been greatly questioned.

The first job that Pochettino has to do is the summer transfer market. While three key positions require additions to the first team, clearing as many exits as possible can be seen as a priority ahead of the 2023/24 season.

According to Chelsea’s official website, there were 27 first-team players at the club, including loan spells but no loan spells, showing that departures would need to be in double figures if additions are to be made.

Joao Felix and Denis Zakaria will both return to Atletico Madrid and Juventus respectively, following Pochettino’s decision, they will not be bought outright at the end of their loan spells in West London.

His next key choice for the summer is likely to come as signing a new midfielder is his transfer priority and the player he wants in that position is already known.

Sporting CP star Manuel Ugarte looks set for a move this summer and Pochettino is doing everything he can to ensure he is his first official signing at the club.

A forward and goalkeeper have also been identified as positions where the Blues are hoping to add a first choice option with no natural senior striker, minus Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, to the club and are struggling to block Kepa Arrizabalaga or Edouard Mendy at No. .1 point on goal.

The latter appears to be one of many to leave the club as contract talks continue this season with no progress. Kepa’s future remains unclear and although he has impressed at points in the season, a new goalkeeper seems likely to be signed.

Inter Milan’s Andre Onana is the main name connected, with Chelsea even trying to offer a swap involving Kepa to take the former Ajax star to Stamford Bridge. That offer was quickly rejected but interest from the Blues remains, but an already completed £12m transfer could give Pochettino the perfect answer to his stopper problem.

Gabriel Slonina has yet to make a senior appearance since he signed for the club from Chicago Fire last summer, but he continues to impress.

Ridiculous first team saves, strong performances in Premier League 2 and incredible saves and performances at international level have already given fans a taste of his qualities. The latter is currently being used with Slonina in the U20 World Cup with the USMNT at the time of writing where he is yet to concede a goal.

In the group stage, the United States beat Ecuador, Fiji and Slovakia before beating New Zealand 4-0 in the round of 16, and those four wins all came with four goals conceded for Slonina.

Pochettino has been known to try his luck with younger players and might decide to give the 19-year-old a chance to impress in pre-season before finally opting for a loan move.

Frank Lampard’s decision to give Mendy one last chance against Nottingham Forest to salvage his Chelsea career proved once again the need for a goalkeeper addition, but the Argentine could sense he already had the perfect solution at the moment.

May 31, 2023
Mauricio Pochettino: Chelsea officially appoint ex-Tottenham manager as new manager

Chelsea have appointed former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris St-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager.

The 51-year-old Argentine will begin his new role on 1 July 2023 on a two-year deal, with an option for a further year.
Interim boss Frank Lampard led Chelsea to 12th place in the Premier League, their fewest in over 25 years.

“Mauricio is a world-class manager with an excellent track record. We are looking forward to having him on board,” said the club. Chelsea say Pochettino was the first choice and only manager brought to the club for talks.

He will work with sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Lawrence Stewart.
“Mauricio’s experience, standards of excellence, leadership ability and character will serve Chelsea Football Club well as we move forward,” Winstanley and Stewart said in a statement.

“He is a winning coach, having worked at the highest level, in multiple leagues and languages. His philosophy, tactical approach and commitment to development made him an exceptional candidate.”

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Pochettino is Chelsea’s sixth permanent manager in five years following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter earlier this season, leaving Lampard temporarily in charge. He is also the fourth boss under new owner Todd Boehly, having taken over from Stamford Bridge last July.

Since Boehly took over, Chelsea have spent more than £550m on players with a Premier League record £288m in January, more than all clubs in the Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1 set Together.

However, incoming players such as World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez and Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk failed to improve on Chelsea’s poor season, as the Blues lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals.
They were also eliminated in the third round of both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

From London rival to new head coach

Pochettino has been linked with a return to Tottenham following the split from Antonio Conte in March, but has instead joined his former club’s London rivals. After starting his managerial career at Espanyol before spending 16 months at Southampton, he managed Spurs from 2014 to 2019.

The Argentinian guided his side to a League Cup final in 2015 and a Premier League runners-up finish in 2016-17, with Spurs missing out on both victory to Chelsea and the 2019 Champions League final.

He also oversaw an infamous London derby in May 2016 in which Spurs picked up nine yellow cards to the Blues’ three, the result ending their pre-season title hopes.

Following his spell at Tottenham Hotspur, Pochettino took over from Tuchel at PSG in January 2021.

The French club finished second in Ligue 1 at the end of the 2020-21 season but won the Coupe de France and Trophee des Champions, the first trophies in Pochettino’s managerial career. ‘Must check Chelsea’s agenda’ – Analysis

Guillem Balague, European football expert

Joining Chelsea is not a decision Pochettino has taken lightly; He has rejected a string of potential suitors since he left Paris St-Germain in July 2022.

But none have ticked as many boxes as Chelsea, and initially rejected Boehly until offered more control.
Of course, a lot will depend on who he can bring onto the pitch, with the search for a striker clearly a key objective.

If Romelu Lukaku can stay injury-free, that could very well be an option, although he will need to drop a number of players before considering adding to the squad.

What his time at PSG has taught him is that he needs to get back to his essence, with all the passion and intensity of him, similar to the relationship he had with his players at Spurs.

Before that, he got a good look at himself and what he did wrong at the French club, what he could have done better and how he can avoid making similar mistakes at Chelsea.

He has to have the energy to shape the players, know that the players are listening to him and have the authority to make sure that happens.

He realizes that at Chelsea he has to control the agenda as much as possible, which he couldn’t do at PSG.
Above all, he needs to get the message across that this is not going to be a quick fix and that what he needs most of all is time, rather than huge sums of money.
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May 31, 2023
Mauricio Pochettino struggles to sell £33m Chelsea flop Kalidou Koulibaly

Mauricio Pochettino has an early headache as Chelsea manager with Kalidou Koulibaly reluctant to leave the club.

Much was expected of the veteran former Napoli centre-back when he made the decision last summer as he was due to replace Antonio Rudiger.

Koulibaly had a difficult start to the Premier League and struggled to recover after being sent off in his third appearance against Leeds United.

With Thiago Silva increasingly likely to stay and Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile as long-term investments, Koulibaly’s first-team chances next season are likely to be scarce.

According to The Evening Standard, Koulibaly is among a group of veteran players who want Chelsea to continue, but it won’t be an easy task.

The Senegal international’s £200,000-a-week salary will be a significant obstacle as the 31-year-old is eager to stay at Chelsea and prove his worth.

Last week she spoke about his future, saying: “It’s true, it’s been a difficult season,” he said. “For me it was a very difficult welcome because coming to the Premier League and having a season like this wasn’t what I thought about, but football is like this, life is like this.

You have to learn from every moment of this season not to do it again next season. For me it was a good season to understand Premier League football, it was a great opportunity for me. “I’m learning a lot about myself, I’m learning a lot about the club and Premier League football, so it will be good for the future.

“I hope next year we will see a better version of Chelsea and a better version of me to help the team and win something next year.”

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Erik ten Hag suggests the beginning of Mauricio Pochettino’s summer exodus in a £15 million agreement with Chelsea.

Chelsea scouting reports: When Mauricio Pochettino becomes manager of Chelsea this summer, he’s anticipated to sanction large-scale departures.

For Mauricio Pochettino, sanctioning exits from Stamford Bridge appears to be more crucial this summer than any other Chelsea aim. That’s because the Blues already have a very overstuffed roster, which will only get worse once numerous stars return from loan stints away from west London and two new signings have already been confirmed.

Before any sales are announced, there will be 35 players competing for a spot in Chelsea’s first team, with loans included. Currently, there are 27 players who are thought to be a part of Chelsea’s senior squad, and eight more stars are expected to return from loan stays.

Malo Gusto and Christopher Nkunku will cover those two open spots in the squad if Denis Zakaria and Joao Felix do not return to their parent clubs, while there is still chance that Felix can secure a permanent return. Pochettino, to put it mildly, has a very difficult task on his shoulders to approve exits and to do it promptly in order to satisfy an FFP deadline on June 30.

Mason Mount and Ruben Loftus-Cheek appear to be the two most likely to leave the club before the summer transfer window opens, with the latter in active discussions to follow in the footsteps of Fikayo Tomori. The team attempting to sign Loftus-Cheek with football is AC Milan.London reported in April that Chelsea had spoken to the Italian team about a potential summer transfer.

Now, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, talks between the two parties are going well, and Loftus-Cheek is also eager to depart. While Mount appears to be leaving his childhood club, the Athletic reports that he would like to join Manchester United over Liverpool, Arsenal, or Arsenal.

The first Chelsea player to leave this summer might instead be Hakim Ziyech. The Moroccan international believed a loan transfer to Paris Saint-Germain had been finalized in January but later learned it had fallen through at the last minute.

Ziyech has struggled to play since that event, but against Manchester United, Frank Lampard gave him an eight-minute cameo off the bench. Ziyech was seen conversing with United manager Erik ten Hag after the team’s 4-1 loss. The two were acquainted thanks to their previous stints at Ajax.

Ten Hag remained tight-lipped when questioned about the specifics of their chat but did offer a significant indication regarding Ziyech’s future at Chelsea. Ten Hag stated, “That’s between Hakim and me,” as reported by Mail Sport. Together, we have gone through a lot of wonderful experiences.

There is a bond for life, he continued. He has to participate each week. A player in that prime, a footballer, must be on the field.

Although United has previously expressed interest in Ziyech, who is valued at £15.6 million on transfermarkt, a move to Old Trafford in the upcoming transfer window is doubtful. Ziyech is expected to be one of many Chelsea talents up for sale this summer.

May 31, 2023
Todd Boehly devices a 15-step plan to secure £280m Chelsea transfer windfall for Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino has already made a number of important transfer decisions for Chelsea, although his appointment at Stamford Bridge was only officially announced on Monday.

If all goes according to plan at Chelsea, Mauricio Pochettino could be given a healthy transfer budget to sign his priority targets this summer.

The former Tottenham manager’s appointment as the Blues’ new head coach was confirmed earlier this week. However, according to football.london, a deal had been in place since early May, allowing Pochettino to complete some behind-the-scenes work already.

Apparently, among the first decisions made were the future of Joao Felix, Denis Zakaria, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mason Mount. Felix and Zakaria are set to return to Atletico Madrid and Juventus respectively after Pochettino opted not to sign either of them permanently once their loan spells expired, while Loftus-Cheek and Mount form a duo that should leave this summer.

AC Milan are in talks to sign Loftus-Cheek, while Mount’s lack of progress in contract negotiations this year will likely mean he leaves his youth club. Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal are all serious about Mount, he understands football.london.

Jurgen Klopp’s side have emerged as leaders having done more groundwork than any other club, but United are now leading the race to sign him.

Both sides don’t want an exit to happen, but it seems all but inevitable with just over a month until the summer period opens. The Blues are still asking for £70m to approve Mount’s departure and the sale of him could form a large chunk of Pochettino’s summer budget, most of which has been raised through player sales.

According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea are hoping to raise a whopping £280m, across a total of 15 starts, with 10 players leaving on a fee basis, three more on loan or on free transfers and two returning to their parent club .

There needs to be a significant exodus and while Chelsea are unlikely to raise that amount, a similar total is plausible. The sheer number of players sold would allow Todd Boehly to deliver to Pochettino important sums acquired during the sale to be reinvested in the squad for earnings in line with his methods and his ideas.

Pure profit can also be made by selling homegrown stars such as Loftus-Cheek, Mount and Conor Gallagher, who will help balance Chelsea’s financial books before the June 30 FFP deadline.

Sporting CP’s Manuel Ugarte looks likely to be the first big arrival of the Pochettino era with that fast-moving deal, and the focus will therefore likely be on attacks or between the posts.

Victor Osimhen, Dusan Vlahovic and Lautaro Martinez have been proposed as strikers, while the goalkeeper’s shortlist has been narrowed down to David Raya, Andre Onana and Emiliano Martinez, according to The Guardian

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May 31, 2023
In response to the Blues’ proposed swap deal package, Manuel Ugarte “picks between Chelsea and PSG transfer.”

Mauricio Pochettino, the manager of Chelsea, wants to acquire Manuel Ugarte, a defensive midfielder for Sporting.

Manuel Ugarte, a midfielder for Sporting, is rumored to prefer Chelsea to Paris Saint-Germain this summer, which has led to hope that he could be the first hire under Mauricio Pochettino. After weeks of torturous speculation, the Argentine’s appointment as Chelsea’s next head coach was finally announced on Monday. He is now ready to start overhauling his underwhelming squad in preparation for his impending move to west London.

According to reports, Pochettino has already approved a high-profile move for Uruguayan international ball-winner Ugarte, who has swiftly distinguished himself as one of the league’s most promising young players this season.

Joao Palhinha moved to Fulham last summer, and Ugarte has stepped up in Joao Palhinha’s absence. The 22-year-old now appears poised to earn Sporting yet another sizable paycheck.

Ugarte is reportedly being offered £62 million by Chelsea, plus an additional £4 million, according to Record in Portugal. PSG is also showing a lot of interest in the player.

However, it’s also been reported that the Blues have floated the idea of loaning striker David Datro Fofana as part of the proposal in an effort to outdo the French powerhouses.

Fofana spent £11 million to join the club from Molde in January, but he only made three Premier League appearances.

To reach his full potential, the 20-year-old Ivorian has to keep playing frequently, as he did in Norway, and his possibilities at Stamford Bridge are probably restricted.

Amid speculations that Ugarte would prefer to join the Blues over PSG, Chelsea will feel secure about signing the player right now.

The aggressive midfielder has previously been linked to Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Tottenham, but it now appears that the three Premier League clubs have been passed over.

With Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, Pochettino will need to make significant changes to Chelsea’s midfield.

N’Golo Kante’s current contract expires at the conclusion of the season, and he has not yet agreed to a new one.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is also on his way out the door as AC Milan is in negotiations to complete a deal.

If Chelsea wants to consider making extravagant purchases this summer, player sales must be prioritized.

Additionally, Pochettino has additional midfielders on his Chelsea wishlist, including Alexis Mac Allister, who is a target of Liverpool.

Together with his father and agent Carlos, who will soon be in the UK from Argentina, the Brighton World Cup winner will decide on his future in the days and weeks to come.

Chelsea is also interested in Youssoff Fofana, Romeo Lavia, and Moises Caicedo as they aim to increase their presence in the middle of the park.

Lavia and Caicedo have already had Chelsea bids for them rejected, but this summer, their futures are once again in question.

May 30, 2023
Man City is interested in the superstar Chelsea target who has 15 goals and 13 assists.

We are accustomed to seeing this conflict on the field, but now Pep Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino may be competing for the services of a global superstar.

Whether we like it or not, Man City is now miles ahead of Chelsea in terms of recruiting. From a Chelsea perspective, it is hoped that this will change shortly.

The sooner Todd Boehly realizes that throwing good money after bad and seeing what sticks isn’t a sustainable method of functioning, the better.

The contrast from the previous year should be night and day once the composition of the squad for 2023–2024 has been decided upon, players have come and gone, and Pochettino has gotten to work.

Chelsea will still face competition as they attempt to reclaim their place at the top table, but they must once more be at the head of the line for the biggest players if and when a discussion is to be made.

Neymar, the star forward for Paris Saint-Germain, has been mentioned in connection with the team. Despite injury concerns, Neymar achieved 15 goals and 13 assists in 2022–2023, according to BBC Sport.

At this point, it is immaterial if he is the proper fit for the team, but his availability should at the very least be of interest.

Particularly considering L’Equipe’s allegation that Guardiola personally met with the player to determine whether a transfer to Man City may be an option.

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News from Chelsea Several members of the Blues’ extensive roster will join this summer either on pre-contract agreements or upon their return from loan assignments, according to Mauricio Pochettino.

Once his selection as the next manager of Chelsea is official, Mauricio Pochettino will have a number of difficult things to complete. Football.london has believed that there is an agreement between the Blues and Pochettino for him to become the club’s manager before the 2023–24 season since early May.

Another loss on Thursday night doomed Chelsea to a bottom-half finish, with many of its stars’ confidence probably in the gutter. The team’s immediate preseason objective will be to improve its attitude and morale before making decisions on transfers, both incoming and exiting, take center stage.

Pochettino will feel as though he has numerous new signings in the form of pre-contract arrivals and loan returnees even though no purchases have been authorized in the summer window. Just a handful of the players who will return to Stamford Bridge this summer include Cesare Casadei, Malo Gusto, Romelu Lukaku, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ethan Ampadu, and Andrey Santos, underscoring the necessity for Pochettino to conduct a comprehensive revamp at his new club.

On July 1, Christopher Nkunku will also formally join the team, and another player who could serve as Pochettino’s Dele Alli in the future is expected to sign. Kendry Paez, 16, impressed at Ecuadorian team Independiente del Valle and verbally agreed to sign with Chelsea earlier this year.

The attacking midfielder’s £17.5 million transfer to the Blues has since been finalized, and he will join the team in 2026 when he reaches 18 years old. Given a key position in the team due to his rapid progress, he was selected for Ecuador’s under-20 World Cup roster and scored and assisted in the team’s 9-0 group-stage victory over Fiji.

Paez might be positioned for an initial role in his team at Chelsea if Pochettino is still the manager, just like Alli was at Tottenham. Despite being only 18 years old when the England international joined the north Londoners in 2015, he was thrust right into the first team picture.

Alli excelled in the attacking midfield position very fast, and given that he and Paez have many traits, Pochettino might prioritize Alli’s further growth. Paez frequently scores for both club and country, and several of his goals come as a result of Dele’s signature late dashes into the area.

May 30, 2023