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Chelsea confirm signing of ‘next Paolo Maldini’, 17, from Premier League rivals in cut-price transfer

CHELSEA have completed the signing of promising defender Ishe Samuels-Smith from Everton.

The 17-year-old has made the switch to Stamford Bridge after impressing for Everton Under-21s and is delighted to be a Blue.

Chelsea fans are predicting big things for Ishe Samuels-Smith

Samuels-Smith said after the deal was confirmed: “It was a shock to me because it all happened quickly, but I’m really glad to be here.

“It’s going to be a good experience coming into such a big club. It will be a new challenge because there are top players here, so I am going to have to adapt quickly and get through the levels.”

Chelsea fans are also happy with his capture and are predicting big things for Samuels-Smith’s future.

One supporter said: “Ballon d’Or loading.”

Another added: “We just signed the next Maldini.”

A third said: “This is absolutely incredible!!!
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And another commented: “I know he is our next Terry.”

Some fans also called on the club to make more first-team signings but Chelsea need to sell players first.

Mason Mount, Kai Havertz, Mateo Kovacic and several others have departed but Mauricio Pochettino is still keen to get rid of the so-called “bomb squad”.

That includes Christian Pulisic, Romelu Lukaku, Hakim Ziyech and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

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