“He’s A joy to watch” “Plays like Ronaldinho” – Chelsea wants Brazilian star who plays like Ronaldinho to join Enzo Maresca
Chelsea’s executives believe they can convince a forward—who has been compared to the legendary Brazilian football player Ronaldinho—to train with Enzo Maresca this summer.
Chelsea has nine new additions during the frantic transfer window.
This summer, Todd Boehly and BluCo have managed another hectic transfer window at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea demonstrating once more that they are not scared to spend on acquiring new talent both locally and internationally.
Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham, Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa, Renato Veiga from FC Basel, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City, Marc Guiu from Barcelona, Caleb Wiley from Atlanta United, Estevao Willian from Palmeiras, Filip Jorgensen from Villareal, and Aaron Anselmino from Chelsea have all been officially announced as new signings by the club.
This long list of new recruits totals nine additions for the window, and it is believed that Chelsea are also closing in on the signing of Genk goalkeeper Mike Penders, which would make it 10.
Chelsea optimistic they can persuade Gabriel Mec to join
Mec has drawn comparisons to Ronaldinho, due to his playing style and the fact they both graduated from the same academy. Fabrizio Romano confirmed last month that Chelsea had opened talks to sign the teenage attacker, so this looks like one to watch.
GiveMeSport and journalist Ben Jacobs add further background on this potential deal, claiming Chelsea chiefs are optimistic they can persuade Mec to join Maresca from Gremio this summer.
As well as being likened to Ronaldinho, the 2008-born winger is said to have a “Neymar-esque” playing style as well, according to TEAMtalk analyst and scout Ben Mattinson.
“Neymar-esque play-style and comes from the same academy (Grêmio) as Ronaldinho. Hard to not be excited by him,” wrote Mattinson on X.
“Mec has rapid feet able to do skills so quickly that he can fool defenders easily. A joy to watch, he’s a real throwback Brazilian.”
As of now, it is unclear just how much Gremio want, in terms of a transfer fee, to part ways with their latest rising star.