According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea are impressed with RB Leipzig‘s Castello Lukeba and want to sign him next summer. However, the Premier League club are set to face stiff competition from Real Madrid, who are also interested in the youngster.
Castello Lukeba’s impressive progress
After developing his game at Lyon, Castello Lukeba moved to RB Leipzig last summer. The move has helped him take his professional career to new heights. His impressive displays have not only earned him a regular starting spot but also positioned him as one of the best talents in Europe.
Lukeba featured in 41 games last season and had one goal to his name. He averaged 0.6 tackles, 0.4 interceptions, and 2.9 clearances per game (stats via whoscored).
The French defender is versatile enough to play in different formations. He is known for his physicality and defensive aspects. However, he is also good with the possession and is considered an excellent carrier of the ball going higher on the pitch.
Castello Lukeba can be a good acquisition
The last few seasons haven’t gone well for Chelsea, where he even failed to earn a Champions League spot. Due to the club’s high magnitudes, they are expected to win major trophies every season. But they are far from that position and need to fix that soon.
To improve and build a core team, the Blues are aggressively pushing for young talents. Castello Lukeba is just the addition latest to the list of their targets. It’s understandable considering the player has already been hitting the ground in the Bundesliga.
The 21-year-old has shown that he has all the qualities to succeed in the Premier League. His defensive attributes, versatility, and intelligence are top-notch. He could be a good buy for Chelsea in the long term. However, they will have to trigger his £60 million release clause to acquire his services.
