It was surprising for a Chelsea side stacked with more than enough Midfielders moving for the 26 years old on a season long loan with option of a permanent offer, which will see Atletico Madrid receive an amount in the region of £40million.
However, who could question the motive of an ambitious team adding quality players to the ranks. It was deal envisioned to be fruitful but it was not meant to be.
Not helped with his performance on his debut for Chelsea, more chance is not really afforded in a league where the competition is intense and there is no room for error. Moreso when there are players who are already used to the system.
With the likes of N’Golo Kanté, Jorginho, Matteo Kovacic, Ross Barkley and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Thomas Tuchel have more to accommodate than to keep trying the Spaniard till he finally gets up and running.
Undoubtedly a really good player,
