During the summer, Todd Boehly, owner of Chelsea, also acquired RC Strasbourg. Since then, the Blues have promoted the development of their young talents in Alsace.
If Patrick Vieira has such an inexperienced squad, it is largely because Chelsea decided so. After being bought by BlueCo in June, Strasbourg is somewhat under the supervision of the Premier League team, which sends its young players to the French championship to help them progress before recalling them to the other side of the Channel . We can cite in particular Angel Gabriel, recruited for 15 million euros at Santos, as well as Abaka Sylla. A situation which is not always easy to manage for the Alsatian coach, even if the club recorded three consecutive victories before the break.
This strategy will continue in the coming months, as Chelsea plan to circumvent Financial Fair Play by recruiting players via Strasbourg during the next winter transfer window. One player is already in their sights: Valentin Barco.
Another youngster for Vieira
According to information obtained by the Evening Standard, La Meinau players will have a budget of 25 million euros to recruit this winter, which could be invested in the recruitment of the left side of Boca Juniors. The objective is also to allow this 19-year-old player to progress in France before sending him to the Premier League.
Strasbourg keen to sign Chelsea target Valentin Barco in potential pathway to Blues move
— Standard Sport (@standardsport) December 23, 2023
As the media points out, it is also a way for Chelsea not to add new expenses to accounts already in the red, thus circumventing financial fair play. The Blues are forced to sell to rebalance their finances. The player, also courted by Brighton and Manchester City, would not be opposed to the idea of proving himself in Ligue 1 before joining a big club.
It is nevertheless regrettable to note that RC Strasbourg is so much under the influence of Chelsea, without being able to exercise its own control over its team and its recruitment.
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