Blues leading race Burkina Faso wonderkid

Chelsea are engaged on a deal to signal highly-rated Burkina Faso teenager Mohamed Zongo. Zongo starred for Burkino Faso on the U17 World Cup in Qatar final month as a 15-year-old, main his facet to 1 / 4 ultimate place.

He scored in opposition to Germany and Czech Republic as Burkina Faso upset the chances within the earlier rounds, however was denied by the bar and the put up within the quarter ultimate loss to Italy.

Zongo hails from the Tenakourou Academy in Burkino Faso and has not too long ago turned 16. The participant has drawn consideration from Manchester Metropolis, Manchester United, Villarreal, and Anderlecht however Day by day Mail has reported that it’s Chelsea that cleared the path for his signature.

Zongo is left-footed attacking midfielder. Athletic, sturdy, and a great all-rounder, he has a knack for breaking apart play and rapidly turning defence into assault. He excels at studying of the sport and intuitive passing.

He may also play without any consideration winger reducing in onto his favoured left foot.

Chelsea eye one other younger starlet

Chelsea have made a behavior of snapping up younger expertise. Estevao has been shining brightly, and Chelsea hope to repeat this success with extra teenage wonderkids.

Striker Emmanuel Emegha from sister membership Strasbourg is ready to reach in the summertime of 2026, in addition to Sporting winger Geovany Quenda. The Blues even have offers in place for 16-year previous centre again Deinner Ordonez from Independiente Del Valle and Sao Paulo right-back Angelo Candido.

The Blues have utilized long run cost plans and sister membership Strasbourg as a pathway to first workforce soccer to draw the celebrities of tomorrow. They want to construct a squad for the long run with younger expertise that can characterize Chelsea for generations.

Chelsea grabbed an encouraging draw with leaders Arsenal final week, however had been defeated by Leeds in midweek in a blow to their title ambitions. They face a struggling Bournemouth facet on Saturday hoping to get again on observe.

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