Chelsea The revelation has been made under Enzo Maresca This season, as impressive as the outsiders are in Premier League Title race.
Liverpool may be better than most, but the Blues set the tone for a prosperous era, but the Blues have been interesting when looking at the club's recent history.
Maresca has managed his crowded squad expertly since joining in the summer, but there is a clear difference between the tried and tested Premier League stars and the more fringe members, who reside almost exclusively in the top flight. Conference League.
There is no doubt that there is still gains to be made, but given that West Londoners have discovered a winning strategy, there is every reason for optimism.
By mixing high quality with exciting potential, Chelsea are on the rise, and Todd Buhle They seem to have identified their latest teenage sensation.
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Some exciting prospects await in the wings, but with Chelsea eyeing a deal for Ayoub Boudi, perhaps the best is yet to come. According to insider Graeme BaileyChelsea are among the high-profile European teams searching for a LOSC Lille midfielder.
Boadi, 17, is believed to have surprised scouts with his composure and technical excellence, although Chelsea will need to raise his level given Arsenal are “fascinated” by the talent and could make a move for him as early as January.
Lille will be looking to collect the number The stadium is worth €30m (£25m)Although that's not cheap for someone so young, Arsenal could bet on it and Chelsea should make sure they move forward.
Why is Chelsea interested in Ayoub Boadi?
Chelsea's ruthless nature has left their rivals angry for many years, but it is also a product of their ambition and will to win. Bypassing Arsenal's pursuit of Mykhaylo Modric to sign the Ukrainian In a deal that rises to 89 million pounds sterling Proof of that, even if it wasn't planned.
Boadi could be a completely different prospect, having established himself through a Lille production line that recently established Lenny Euro and Benjamin Pavard. Talent scout Jacek Kulej He praised his “impressive” start in Ligue 1 and rightly so.
Analyst Ben Mattinson He praised Wadi's composure and suggested he was turning into a midfielder worth more than “£80m”. He's the type of player who dances between statistical lines, skirting numerical metrics and analysis while still producing exceptional results.
Ayoub Bawadi – French League statistics 24/25 |
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Match statistics* |
# |
Matches (start) |
12 (5) |
Objectives |
0 |
Helps |
1 |
touches* |
28.6 |
Complete the pass |
90% |
It created great opportunities |
2 |
recover the ball* |
2.5 |
Quirks* |
0.5 |
Interventions + Interceptions * |
2.4 |
Ground Duels (won)* |
2.8 (58%) |
Statistics via SofaScore (* = for each game) |
However, his fledgling steps onto the big stage belied his youth and then some, as he completed 90% of his passes in Ligue 1 this season while winning 58% of his ground duels. For a young midfielder with depth who lacks bulk, this is the most interesting point regarding his determination and fighting ability.
According to FBrefBoadi actually ranks in the top 9% of midfielders across Europe's top five leagues over the past year in terms of pass completions and the top 10% in tackles per 90. Why don't we erase this point about metrics – it's clear that Boadi will rank favorably in… Many lists as he continues to progress.
Chelsea will not want to hinder the progress of the player they have He participated in only 36 matches In his career, but there is no doubt that he is capable of great things, and with Maresca at the wheel, he will be more than capable of shining on the sidelines for Chelsea over the coming years (he may also complete a season) on loan to further sharpen the sharpening blades of the squad. His tools.
Who knows, he might become one of Chelsea's best young talents, even overtaking the soon-to-arrive Estévao Willian.
Boadi could be a bigger star than Estevao
Estevao Agent Andre Croy His client has been tipped to win the Ballon d'Or one day as a natural successor to Lionel Messi. He's silky and elegant, a bag of tricks with an eye for goal and bundles of creativity alongside.
The 17-year-old Brazilian winger is still practicing his skills in his home country but has agreed a deal to leave Palmeiras for Chelsea in the English Premier League. Summer 2025 for an initial sum of £29 million.
President of Palmeiras Academy, João Paulo Sampaio He made this quite a bold claim“Estévão is the best player to appear in Brazilian football since Neymar.”
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In fact, he has taken the storm over the past year or two, winning the 2023 Brazilian League Championship and Post 25 contributions goal He has played 45 matches for the team so far in his young career.
This may be true, but Boadi is quietly going about his business and turning into one of the best visceral conductors of his generation. In any case, if Chelsea beat out the likes of Arsenal for his signature, it will only add another layer to their young ranks, cementing a prosperous new era.
After all, Kulig, who specializes in evaluating the best available opportunities, praised Bawadi as “10/10 talent“As he continues to show his style in one of the top five leagues in Europe.
What he will do on English shores is anyone's guess, of course, but it's certainly something that is already impressing him in Ligue 1. His teammate still resides in Brazil and might find cross-continental jumping a bit of a big adjustment in the early stage of his career.
Keen analysts may view Boadi as an £80m star in the making, but frankly, his stock could rise significantly if he continues at his current rate.