Chelsea ‘in advanced talks to sign Norwich City prospect Alex Matos’ with 18-year-old poised to join on a free transfer with add-ons
- Chelsea are in advanced talks for Norwich City youngster Alex Matos
- The 18-year-old is set to join Chelsea on a free transfer including add-ons
- A winger who can also play in midfield, Matos is seen as a very bright prospect
Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Norwich City youngster Alex Matos.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the 18-year-old is set to join Chelsea on a free transfer, with the deal to include add-ons.
Chelsea are eager to have a very strong Under-21 side for next season, with the club’s head of youth development and recruitment Jim Fraser having identified Matos as a player with much potential.
Matos is capable of performing effectively as a central midfielder or out wide.
This season he has made 13 appearances for Norwich’s Under-21 side in the second tier of Premier League 2 and has provided three assists.
Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign 18-year-old prospect Alex Matos from Norwich City
Matos, who can play as a winger or in midfield, is seen a very bright prospect for the future
In addition, Matos has played eight times for Norwich Under-18s in the league and has also featured in the FA Youth Cup.
Previously capped by England at Under-15 level, he is seen as a player with a very bright future.
Matos featured for Norwich at Under-18 level when he was still a schoolboy.
The youngster has made a major impact for Norwich at both Under-18 and Under-21 levels
He made the switch to Norwich from Luton Town’s academy as an Under-12s player.
Matos signed scholarship terms with Norwich in the summer of 2021.
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