Barcelona benefits from Chelsea’s ongoing purge after acquiring a highly-regarded star on a free transfer this time.
The comparatively calm atmosphere under Roman Abramovich’s rule at Stamford Bridge seems to have been replaced ever since Todd Boehly assumed control.
When you consider how many players have either quit on their own accord or were politely pushed out by the board, this summer in particular has been nothing short of unbelievable.
Mauricio Pochettino, the new manager, will have his work cut out for him in terms of not only maintaining the happiness of his first-team players but also managing upward and keeping Boehly at a distance.
Tudor Mendel-Idowu, who is only 18 years old, is reportedly one of the best young players to have emerged from the Chelsea academy in Cobham.
According to a tweet from Albert Roge, the winger was permitted to leave the team for unknown reasons, and Barcelona was able to sign him on a free transfer.
Could this simply be a mistake on the part of the Blues, or do they truly think he has no chance of succeeding at the highest level?
It’s a big decision from the club, and while he probably won’t have made an impact on the Chelsea first team just yet, he could very well have been a player for the future.
If he succeeds in Catalonia, the residents of west London will be furious.
