Chelsea made significant investments in the transfer market last summer, signing plenty of young, promising individuals. Nicolas Jackson was one of those that arrived, and given that he is only 23 years old, his start in the Premier League has been very promising.
According to Spanish source AS, Chelsea are on the verge of signing Marc Guiu, who could ‘formally say his goodbye’ soon. The bright young Barcelona star has a £5 million release clause in his contract, which Chelsea is comfortable fulfilling the demand.
Maresca is allegedly a major fan of the Spaniard, and Chelsea benefit from the striker’s desire to play in the Premier League. According to reports, Chelsea’s sporting initiative is a selling feature, and the contract offer would be significantly better than Barcelona’s, with personal terms now approved. Fabrizio Romano contributed to the news this morning, claiming that the agreement is’moving into the final phases.’
Why is Marc Guiu suited for Nicolas Jackson at Chelsea?
Guiu is a young prospect who hasn’t had the same breakthrough as his teammate Lamine Yamal, but he might certainly do so in the near future. After rising through the ranks of Barcelona’s academy, the centre forward has been earmarked for greatness, especially after making cameo appearances for the first team. The 18-year-old became a hero at the start of last season, scoring the winning goal as a replacement against Athletic Club, and less than two months later, he had already scored in the Champions League against Shakhtar Donetsk. However, for a taste of what he will bring to the table in the future, let’s have a look at his spectacular performance for Spain versus Canada during the U17 World Cup last year.
The teenager poses a significant threat in a variety of attacking circumstances, which, according to football scout Jacek Kulig, originates from being a “incredibly dangerous player in the penalty area,” as evidenced by the sheer volume of shots he took in that game. Kulig also referred to Guiu as “prolific,” and it’s evident that he comes alive during pivotal moments rather than being substantially involved throughout. However, given that Guiu is a more traditional striker and a prospect, it’s logical to assume that he’ll play a supporting role to Jackson.
If the Spaniard continues at the club rather than being sent out, he might be an excellent rotation option for Chelsea’s number 15, increasing Jackson’s sharpness. Their main striker, especially with Christopher Nkunku sidelined, was frequently forced to do everything himself, which did not boost his profitability at all.
Furthermore, the fact that Boehly chose a young attacker over a proven replacement should bolster Jackson’s confidence significantly.
Overall, Guiu is a future-oriented addition, and if he can play any role next season, it will be a success.
