Chelsea’s squad has undergone significant changes during the early stages of the summer transfer window. Thus, resulting in a potentially thinner roster compared to the beginning of the window. Despite the departures, this overhaul may prove to be beneficial for the club in the upcoming season. Reports from Spain suggest that Chelsea has entered the race alongside Real Madrid to secure the signing of Kylian Mbappe.
The French forward has reportedly communicated to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) that he has no intention of extending his contract beyond the upcoming season. This has sparked interest from several top clubs, including Chelsea and Real Madrid, who are keen to acquire Mbappe’s services.
According to the claim, Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly demonstrated a willingness to make significant investments. He wants to transform Chelsea into a title-winning team. Reportedly, Boehly shows interest in pairing Christopher Nkunku with Kylian Mbappe in the team’s forward line.
How can the presence of Mbappe be effective to Chelsea squad?
Kylian Mbappe is a widely recognized talent in the world of football. Since he has consistently showcased his skills and potential since making a breakthrough at a young age. Notably, Mbappe made a name for himself by surpassing Thierry Henry’s record as the youngest goalscorer for Monaco at the age of 17 years and 62 days in February 2016.
According to FBref data, Kylian Mbappe’s performance metrics over the past year place him among the top 2% of all forwards in Europe’s top five leagues in terms of non-penalty goals per 90 minutes, with an average of 0.83 goals. Additionally, he ranks in the top 18% for assists per 90 minutes, with an average of 0.21 assists.
An interesting observation from FBref’s player comparison model is that Christopher Nkunku ranks as the third-most similar player to Kylian Mbappe based on their statistical profiles. This suggests that Nkunku shares certain characteristics and playing styles with Mbappe. They previously experienced playing together for France and PSG. Hence, it is evident that the duo can be a potent force when paired on the field. Their ability to score goals, provide assists, and create chaos in the attacking third makes them a formidable combination.
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