In a recent report, Calciomercatoweb mentioned that Chelsea are eyeing a €50m move for Villarreal defender Pau Torres. It has been claimed that the Blues could launch a move to secure the services of the Spanish centre-back this summer.
Torres’ Impressive Campaign In Spanish Football
The 25-year-old had a solid campaign with the Yellow Submarine as he put in a run of dominant displays for them on the defensive end of the pitch. The Villarreal-born talent featured in 46 matches for the Spanish side last season, netting six goals and picking up one assist on all fronts.
The 19-time Spain international gave a good account of himself at the back by averaging 1.0 tackles, 0.6 interceptions and 3.1 clearances per game in La Liga. He was even careful when distributing possession from the back, as evidenced by his pass completion rate of 85.8% in league football (stats via whoscored).
Is Torres A Good Choice For Chelsea Boss Thomas Tuchel?
Torres can read the danger quickly to earn the ball back for his team inside his half. He is a good tackler of the ball and doesn’t hesitate to put his foot through the ball when required. The Spanish talent is even proficient at playing his way out from the back. Standing at 1.91m, he can use his strong frame to win a few important headers for his side as well.
A centre-half of Torres’ skillset will be an excellent acquisition for the Blues as he will undoubtedly enhance the quality of Thomas Tuchel‘s defence. However, only time will tell whether he can make a smooth transition to life in English football.
At 25, Torres has his peak years ahead of him and is well-equipped to be a success story at a top club like Chelsea if Tuchel can devise a way to get him on board in this off-season. He could help the West London club challenge for some major trophies over the next few years. With all things considered, Torres will be a decent choice for the Blues to pursue before the start of the new campaign.
