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The legendary Joe Cole of Chelsea feels that his old team ought to follow Bayer Leverkusen’s lead and bring in experienced players this summer.

Since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital took over in 2022, the Blues have spent over €1 billion on new players; yet, they have not prioritized experienced players in favor of bringing in some of the top young players in the world of soccer.

After the west London club signed an agreement in principle to recruit the 17-year-old from Brazilian club Palmeiras, Estevao Willian is anticipated to become the latest wonderkid to join Chelsea.

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Cole, nevertheless, has pleaded with the Stamford Bridge team to bring in some veteran players this summer.

Raheem Sterling, who is only 29 years old, will be the oldest outfield player in Chelsea’s lineup after Thiago Silva left to rejoin Fluminense on a free transfer.

Cole has instructed Chelsea to give older players priority in the summer, despite an impressive finish to the season. “The recruitment in the summer is very important,” he stated on TalkSPORT. Experience is necessary; I wouldn’t say anywhere in

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“I don’t think the club [Chelsea] need to add any more young players, they need experience.

“Very similar to what Bayer Leverkusen have done. They brought in Jonas Hofmann and another senior player [Granit Xhaka], you can’t put a value on that.

“I think if I was advising the club, it would be two or three players in. Experienced players who know how to win games, good characters, set the tone in the dressing room.”

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Cole also complimented Conor Gallagher, a Chelsea midfielder who was a favorite of Mauricio Pochettino in the 2023–24 campaign. Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur have expressed interest in signing the England international, who has been strongly linked to a summer exit; nevertheless, Cole thinks Chelsea should keep the 24-year-old.

He declared, “Conor Gallagher cannot leave.” “I am aware of the financial difficulties, but Conor Gallagher has been outstanding throughout.

“In the past few weeks, everyone has shown up, but when Conor plays for a struggling team, you see a great player.” Captain Conor was still there, too.

“I believe the club has to hold onto him.”

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