Chelsea have spent over £600million on new signings since Todd Boehly and the Clearlake Capital consortium completed a £4billion takeover at Stamford Bridge last year
Chelsea look to have completed the signing of Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards after hijacking Newcastle's move for the talented Jamaican striker. The Phoenix All Stars Academy in Kingston, Jamaica announced on social media on Saturday evening that the teenage striker had agreed pre-contract terms with the Blues, as per the Evening Standard.
Richards - who scored 31 goals and notched 19 assists last season for his current side - had recently been on trial in Newcastle’s academy and attended their 1-1 Premier League draw at St James’ Park last month. He has now agreed to join Chelsea as Todd Boehly continues to sign young talents that can develop into world-class players.
A statement from Kyle Butler on Instagram read: “On behalf of the Phoenix All Stars Football Academy, I am proud to announce the signing of Dujuan “Whisper” Richards to Premier League giants Chelsea FC. I am elated to be apart of history and to know that this is just the first step for Whisper as he’ll continue to develop and become the superstar he’s destined to be.
"Whisper I am proud of you. Heart and love every time.”
According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea director Joe Shields was crucial in negotiations with Richards as he eventually agreed to join the Blues. The young Jamaican is set to follow his international teammate Omari Hutchinson to Stamford Bridge after the latter joined Chelsea from Arsenal earlier this season.
Romano also revealed that the next young talent to join the Blues will be Ecuadorian youngster Kendry Paez. Boehly continues to scout the world for players that can come into the club and develop in the academy before eventually being implemented into the senior team.
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Echee27
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The pain belongs to you, buying overrated players and still remain in 10th position
You took the matter on your head because Chelsea fans never complain of 10th position or any of their players been overrated but here you’re complaining on behalf of them [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
RyanClarke
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Guys na academy play na Todd sign oh na una wan kill am like this! Nawa oh! I wonder what you guys will do when he finally beat Man Utd in the signing V.Osimhen..😏😏
PrinceFJr
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Keep highjacking players and you will end up paying the price, look at Mudryk now, Arsenal have got Trossard who is much much better
Cry more
sawabdmo
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Keep highjacking players and you will end up paying the price, look at Mudryk now, Arsenal have got Trossard who is much much better
Is it your money?
viwadeikpz
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Keep highjacking players and you will end up paying the price, look at Mudryk now, Arsenal have got Trossard who is much much better
U should ask yourself how long has the players prove themselves Moreover, mudryk is younger, and ur club also want to pay the same amount, but chelsea offer to d player himself suit him… stop crying and watch him in blue shirt next 🖐️ years
Vicacnpyz
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I can figure out your pain,.. just take heart [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
The pain belongs to you, buying overrated players and still remain in 10th position
Echee27
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Keep buying for the wrong reasons. You have 3 squads in the current season, you choice of manager cannot motivate, yet you think adding more players is the answer
keep shot if you don't know what to say
Echee27
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Keep highjacking players and you will end up paying the price, look at Mudryk now, Arsenal have got Trossard who is much much better
I can figure out your pain,.. just take heart [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Vicacnpyz
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Keep highjacking players and you will end up paying the price, look at Mudryk now, Arsenal have got Trossard who is much much better
odebala1
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sack potter and appoint ziden then you will know that the team has already completed
rabdoprz
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Chelsea owner are the problem
patabkpty
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I think before we complain a lot as a fan
Ruaacdlpyz
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Keep buying for the wrong reasons. You have 3 squads in the current season, you choice of manager cannot motivate, yet you think adding more players is the answer
GodfreyMutei
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