Chelsea’s summer of recruitment continues after already confirming the signings of Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner.
‘Chelsea have confirmed’ their third signing of the summer, according to the reliable Nizaar Kinsella of Goal.
After heavily reporting on Chelsea’s pursuit of former Barcelona centre back Xavier Mbuyamba for the last few weeks, yesterday he has confirmed that Chelsea have signed the 18-year old on a free transfer after he ended his contract with the La Liga giants.
The Dutch youngster has signed a contract with Chelsea until 2023.
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Xavier Mbuyamba. He has signed until 2023. Learn more about his journey here: https://t.co/Uhna066eKF #CFC
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) August 20, 2020
It is a great signing for Chelsea with the defender often being described as ‘the next van Dijk’ outlining his similarities to the world class Liverpool centre back.
He's been labelled the next Virgil van Dijk, so this could be a very good move from Chelsea https://t.co/yiNW8rEzdq
— CaughtOffside (@caughtoffside) August 20, 2020
It is likely that Mbuyamba will play in Chelsea’s development squad this season and might even make an appearance in the odd Cup game in Frank Lampard’s squad.
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Xavier Mbuyamba from Barcelona. An 18-year-old centre-back. Will start in the Development Squad, but will be very interesting to see how long before he integrates with the first team. Carabao Cup perhaps? #cfc
— Oliver Harbord (@ojharbord) August 20, 2020
Although he could also still go on loan to somewhere like Vitesse in order to get senior first team football.
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of 18-year Centre back Xavier Mbuyamba on a free transfer. He has signed until 2023.
He will either play development football or go on loan this season. Great capture 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/h2R4dw3sQC
— Simon Phillips (@siphillipssport) August 20, 2020