Chelsea's England left-back Ben Chilwell is currently facing a turning point in his career, and it is highly likely that he will leave Stamford Bridge to join one of the Turkish clubs, according to a new report from renowned Italian journalist Nicolo Scilla. The news has sparked a lot of concern in the football world.
Chilwell, 27, joined Chelsea from Leicester City in the summer of 2020 for a whopping €50.2 million transfer fee, however, he has yet to play any official matches for the Blues so far this season. The situation has led to speculation as to whether Chilwell's future at Chelsea is already bleak.
According to Skylar, new Chelsea boss Maresca has not included Chilwell in his tactical system, which further aggravates the possibility of his departure. In the face of such a predicament, Chilwell himself is also ready to leave, began to actively look for a new owner.
Two Turkish clubs are currently showing strong interest in Chilwell. Although Chelsea's contract with Chilwell does not expire until 2027, given his current situation and the demand in the transfer market, Chelsea may consider accepting a reasonable offer to reduce the team's salary burden and recoup some of the transfer costs.
Despite his limited appearances for Chelsea, Chilwell is still valued at 28 million euros on the German transfer market, which proves that his strength and potential are still recognized by the market. For Turkish clubs, the introduction of such an experienced and powerful left back will undoubtedly greatly enhance the competitiveness of the team.
However, for Chelsea, Chilwell's departure will also be a considerable loss. As one of the team's important reinforcements in the past, Chilwell had brought a lot of surprises to the fans in the early stage of joining the team. But with the passage of time and the change of the team's tactics, he gradually lost his position in the team. Now facing the choice of leaving the team, both for the player himself and for Chelsea FC will be a difficult decision.
We will probably see more news about Chilwell's transfer in the coming days. Whichever team he ultimately chooses to join, we hope that he will continue to realize his talent and potential in his new surroundings.
