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Excitement for Chelsea fans as Frank Lampard is very close to signing superstar rated ‘next Van Dijk’

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4 years ago

August 7, 2020

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– Xavier Mbuyamba is currently out of contract having left Barcelona at the end of June

– The 18-year-old is on the radar of Chelsea and the Blues are close to sealing a deal

– Mbuyamba has been referred to by many as the ‘next Virgil van Dijk’

Xavier Mbuyamba could be playing at the Stamford Bridge from next season as reports have it that the 18-year-old is close to sealing a deal with Premier League outfit Chelsea.

It was gathered that the sensational player who trained with the Blues at times last season is now a free agent after leaving Catalan club Barcelona.

The Dutchman arrived at Camp Nou from MVV Maastricht last summer, but has left and will continue to train perfectly until he gets a new offer.

Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign 18-year-old defender Xavier Mbuyamba, who became a free agent this summer.

– The Daily Mail. Goal also reporting Chelsea's Interest. pic.twitter.com/7z2gAcoreQ

— Simon Phillips (@siphillipssport) August 4, 2020

With the expiration of his contract with the Blaugrana on June 30, the player has left the club and now Chelsea are looking to take advantage.

He featured in the UEFA Youth League last season and it was not enough to assure him that his future was in Barcelona.

Reports also have it that other top clubs in Europe including Juventus and Bayern Munich are eyeing the youngster.

The player’s agent Carlos Barros told Voetbal: “Chelsea gave a fantastic presentation. There is a unique football atmosphere there. You immediately sit with the first-team players during lunch and the club has outlined a very ambitious plan for Xavier.

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