Lucas Piazon has questioned the loan “business” favoured by Chelsea, with a man who has taken in just three appearances for the Blues in eight years of the opinion that he was only ever signed to make money.
The Brazilian winger was snapped up by the Blues as a teenager and added to their academy system.
Many before and after him have taken a similar career path, with the Stamford Bridge side stockpiling talent within their youth ranks.
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Prior to Frank Lampard’s arrival as manager in the summer of 2019, few home-grown talents were given an opportunity to prove their worth on a senior stage.