Chelsea FC fans have received the news of another centre-back signing with much trepidation, as young New York Red Bulls centre-back Matt Miazga prepares for Stamford Bridge switch.
The January transfer period has been somewhat underwhelming from the point of view of Chelsea FC, and seems to be uncannily similar to the summer transfer window. The Blues are signing yet another striker potentially past his best on loan, and could now round up the winter market with the signing of a defender that none of the Stamford Bridge faithful had hitherto heard of.
In the summer, it was Michael Hector and Papy Djilobodji that caused much amusement among the Blues’ supporters. This time, it is the turn of New York Red Bulls centre-back Matt Miazga. According to ESPN FC, the 20-year-old has less than a year left on his contract and wanted to test himself overseas. Miazga fortunately also carries a Polish passport and will not require a work permit to play his trade in England.
The news elicited different reactions from Chelsea FC fans on Twitter, with some optimistic that the youngster could make his mark at Stamford Bridge, while others expect him to be the next Papy Djilobodji. Here are some of the best reactions:
Hot prospect @NewYorkRedBulls defender Matt Miazga to fly to London in next 48 hours to complete £3.5m deal with @ChelseaFC
— Jim White (@JimWhite) January 27, 2016
Chelsea are on the verge of completing the signing of New York Red Bulls defender Matt Miazga, according to Sky sources. #CFC #NYRB
— ChelsTransfer (@ChelsTransfer) January 28, 2016
Who needs Stones when you’ve got the God that is Matt Miazga pic.twitter.com/N8dLYh4J4Y
— Thibauted (@Thibauted) January 27, 2016
The million dollar question is can Matt Miazga fill in Djilobodji’s boots?
— Feroze Ali (@feroze17) January 27, 2016
Matt Miazga, Michael Hector and Papy Djilobodji = back 3 in our Glenn Hoddle coached 2017/2018 Championship playoff winning side.
— PAUL (@CFC_Clive) January 27, 2016
If this Matt Miazga guy sends Andreas Christensen down the pecking order next season, I will be angry.
— Chelsea HQ (@Chelsea_HQ) January 27, 2016
I really don’t know why people think that Miazga being loaned out by Chelsea is like some bad outcome for Miazga.
— Mike L. Goodman (@TheM_L_G) January 27, 2016
Matt Miazga can be the first American to play for Chelsea in the Premier League (though he’ll probably be loaned out).
— Paul Carr (@PCarrESPN) January 27, 2016
Always regarded Matt Miazga as a CB who is well ahead of the others from his age group. Lost out on Stones but getting a better player.
— Vela. (@GianfrancoVela) January 27, 2016
Miazga looks a decent CB, doesn’t back off like Cahill. Still not entirely encouraging though, should be using Cahill for Stones.
— S (@Sillinho10) January 27, 2016
Only seven weeks ago new loan signing Pato was saying good luck to Miazga. ?? pic.twitter.com/nEG1tUsx5j
— CarefreeYouth (@CarefreeYouth) January 27, 2016
Miazga and Pato. this is what it’s come down to ?
— #OneOfUs (@fpasha10) January 27, 2016
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