Chelsea are reportedly ‘determined’ to beat Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign PEC Zwolle youngster Jadiel Pereira da Gama. TEAMtalk.
After rising through the Dutch club’s youth system, the midfielder made his debut earlier this season at just 15 years and 243 days old, becoming the youngest player ever to debut in the Eredivisie.
The Dutch U16 international has not started a single match for PEC Zwolle so far, but has made seven appearances in all competitions.
Now, TEAMtalk claim that Pereira da Gama has already started to attract a lot of attention from the Premier League, with Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester City showing keen interest in securing his services.
However, the Blues are ‘determined’ to sign him by beating other clubs in this race and are currently ‘in the chase’, with his existing deal running until 2028.
If Chelsea, Tottenham or Man City ultimately manage to sign Pereira da Gama in January or next summer, the 15-year-old will not be able to move to England until he is 18.
Chelsea have signed talented young players with a lot of potential since the acquisition of Todd Boehly. They have mainly focused on the South American market, but also want to take steps in Europe.
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On the other hand, Tottenham are also keen to identify and then sign talents at an early stage, giving players a platform to develop at the highest level.
Pereira da Gama is a left-footed defensive midfielder and is already 1.80 meters tall. He is a modern, technically gifted deep-lying playmaker and is efficient at playing threading passes between the lines.
Moreover, he is resistant to pressure, can deceive opposition defenders with body feints and is also efficient in dribbling.
The Zwolle youngster is a very talented player and has the potential to become a world-class midfielder in the future. So he would be a great move for Chelsea or Tottenham if either club were to buy him.
However, it will be interesting to see whether the North London club or the South London club ultimately manage to secure his services in January or next summer.
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