English Premier League club Chelsea want to sign Portuguese right-back Nelson Semedo from English club Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Nelson Semedo began his football career in the Sintrense youth academy. The fullback later graduated from the Sintrense academy and was promoted to the main team.
He played one season for the club and then joined Portuguese giants Benfica. Semedo played three years in Benfica’s reserve team before finally getting his chance with the main team. After his promotion to the senior team, Semedo won back-to-back Primeira Liga titles.
The Portuguese defender then joined Barcelona on a five-year deal in the summer of 2017. Semedo won two La Liga titles with the Blaugrana. However, he failed to cement his place on the squad. Finally, the fullback signed for the Wolverhampton Wanderers of the English Premier League for 30 million euros.
Chelsea interested in Nelson Semedo
Now, according to a report from English Premier League giants Simon Phillips, Chelsea are exploring the possibility of signing Portuguese full-back Nelson Semedo from Wolves.
Chelsea’s starting right-back, Reece James, suffered an injury during a UEFA Champions League match against Italian Serie-A side. Since then, the fullback has been sidelined. he’s going to be gone for a long time.
In the absence of Reece James, Chelsea manager Graham Potter had to play Cesar Azpilicueta, Ruben Loftus Cheek, Raheem Sterling and Cristian Pulisic in that right-back role. This shows how skinny they are currently in the right rear position.
Hence, Chelsea want to sign a new right back who can become a good substitute for Reece James. Now, his target Nelson Semedo’s contract with Wolves is due to expire at the end of the season. Although Wolves have the option to extend their contract, he is not sure if they will exercise it.
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Semedo in recent weeks has lost his place in the Wolves lineup. The full-back has made just four starts this season. With Wolves languishing in the relegation zone, he will surely agree to a move to Chelsea.
Known for his pace, ball control, dribbling and crossing, Nelson Semedo is an ideal player for Graham Potter’s side. He can play both right back and right back. His inclusion will surely give Chelsea the depth he badly needs at that position.
Chelsea have signed England manager Graham Potter to replace their Champions League-winning manager Thomas Tuchel. Since he joined the club, Potter has done well. With him, Chelsea has qualified for the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. They are also well into the race for the EPL top four.
Chelsea, however, suffered a shock defeat against Graham Potter’s former team Brighton in their last game. They will now face GNK Dinamo Zagreb in their next match.
