Blues are ready to spend a fortune on Nigerian-born gem
Reading Time: 2min | Tue. 02.08.22. | 23:46
Barcelona and Milan previously targeted Chukwuemeka, but both withdrew from the deal
For a while, it seemed like Chelsea are about to have one of the most low-profile transfer windows in the Premier League. But it's soon to be over with a whole bag of money prepared for an 18-year-old Carney Chukwuemeka!
One of the most gifted English midfielders of Nigerian descent will complete his medical at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. This talented Aston Villa midfielder will be paid 24,000,000 euros.
What has always impressed me about Chukwuemeka is the quick release. He’s very dynamic & confident and gets shots and crosses away fast and with power. Showed this with a brilliant assist against Norwich in December and at youth level. First finish is🔥 pic.twitter.com/YXJCxJiLUX
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 2, 2022
Barcelona and Milan previously targeted Chukwuemeka, but both withdrew from the deal, thinking that sum of money was too much for such a young player. And especially since he's entering the last year of his contract at Villa Park.
Last week, Thomas Tuchel personally met with the teenager and convinced him that his future is at Stamford Bridge and that he could become a regular in the Blues' starting lineup as early as 2023.
And the boy's talent is indisputable, as he showed it in late June and early July when he led the Three Lions to the trophy at the U-19 European Championship with three goals and two assists.
