Why Chelsea want to sign older players
Summary
Chelsea Football Club is looking to sign older, experienced players like Maxence Lacroix, Danny Welbeck, and Jordan Henderson, which marks a change from their recent focus on younger players. Previously, Chelsea invested heavily in younger talents like Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo after earlier signings of older players did not meet expectations.Key Facts
- Chelsea aims to sign Maxence Lacroix (26), Danny Welbeck (35), and Jordan Henderson (36).
- Lacroix’s transfer fee is about £52 million.
- Chelsea last signed a player older than Lacroix two years ago.
- Older players like Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had short, challenging spells at Chelsea.
- Sterling was 27 when signed but left on a free transfer after underperforming.
- Chelsea shifted focus to youth signings in 2023, including Enzo Fernandez (22) for £107 million and Moises Caicedo (21) for around £100 million.
- Enzo Fernandez contributed 24 assists in Premier League competitions after joining.
- The club's recruitment strategy appears to be shifting back toward experienced players.
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