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'I would have not been the player I was if I didn't train with Diego Maradona': Gianfranco Zola urges Chelsea's young stars not to fear big-money arrivals of Timo Werner and Co

Daily Mail | July 29, 2020

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After a year in which Roman Abramovich's chequebook stayed firmly shut, Chelsea have been splashing the cash again.

As soon as the club's 12-month transfer ban was lifted, prolific Germany striker Timo Werner arrived from RB Leipzig for £53million and Hakim Ziyech completed a £38m move from Ajax.

And they are not finished yet. Frank Lampard is on the lookout for a new goalkeeper and is expected to seal a big-money deal for Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen.

Chelsea have been ruthless in the transfer market, snapping up Timo Werner for u00a353million
As well as Germany striker Werner, the Blues have also signed winger Hakim Ziyech for u00a338m

As well as Germany striker Werner, the Blues have also signed winger Hakim Ziyech for £38m

Chelsea's young stars — who stepped up so impressively to help the club secure a place in next season's Champions League — must be wondering if their breakthrough season was a one-off.

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