Chelsea’s academy graduate Charly Musonda is reportedly unhappy at the club, with his lack of play time and in considering a move away from the Bridge this January. The starlet has no intention to sign a contract extension given that his current one expires in 2019. Musonda has made just two starts this campaign. The youngster took to Instagram to display his frustration at the club and Antonio Conte, due to the lack of chances in the first team.
Starting his initial footsteps at RSC Anderlecht’s youth setup, he went on to sign for The Blues at a tender age of 16. Coming through the ranks after a brief loan spell at Real Betis, Musonda made his Premier League debut against Burnley on an opening day. In the 2 starts that he made in the Carabao Cup, the Belgian has a goal and an assist.
Musonda can be deployed in any position in the final third of the pitch. But Conte has ammunition in surplus to his requirements with the likes of Morata, Hazard, Pedro, Willian and Batshuayi being front-runners.
Musonda rejected the opportunity to go out on loan and has chosen the tougher route to the limelight. Whether he can penetrate through those high-quality players and earn a regular spot in Conte’s main 11 is a question to be answered. From the outlook, it seems highly improbable.
Arsène Wenger is now ready to pounce on the young Belgian’s rough situation. With Emirates’ focal stars set to leave the club in January, it frees up space for Musonda and Arsenal to cash in on. It could prove to be the breakthrough that the starlet requires to exhibit his trade on the grand stage. Given that Arsenal will be short of options if Sánchez and Özil empty their lockers, this move could aid both the player and the club.
His pace and directness add more firepower to an already electric looking attack. He may not slot into the Frenchman’s plans immediately at the Emirates. But a move to Chelsea’s arch-rivals could provide an easier route to satisfy his hunger and desire for regular football. Arsenal’s bright start to their European campaign and progression into the Quarter Finals of the Carabao Cup might just put him in action regularly due to the hectic schedule and the need for rotation among players.
Regular football is all that these youngsters want. But whether their parent clubs will be able to provide that is a question they need figure out. More so in Musonda’s case, given that he is 21, striving hard to make a mark. Again his frequency on the pitch will, in turn, affect his chances of making the cut for his International side. A move to Arsenal might open an array of opportunities for the youngster and one he should not turn down if they come knocking at his doorstep.
A move that Arsène Wenger should prioritize come January?
