Chelsea completed a deal to sign Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier this summer, and Paul Merson has hailed the deal.
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson has heaped praise on Chelsea’s decision to sign Pedro Neto and suggested that the Portuguese international could be a key player for Chelsea if they can keep him fit.
Merson also lamented missing out on the player. The Gunners were linked with a move for the attacker, but Chelsea managed to win the race for his signature in the end.
He said on Sky Sports, “Someone else who I think can do really well is Pedro Neto at Chelsea. At the start of the summer, I thought he’d be a great signing for Arsenal. He suits them down to the ground and is a player that could have taken the load off Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. So, that deal shocked me. If Chelsea can keep him fit, I think it is an incredible signing.”
Pedro Neto has proven his quality in the Premier League over the years, and he was outstanding for Wolves before his injury blow last season. He will add pace, flair and unpredictability to the Chelsea attack.
Neto could improve Chelsea
The Blues needed more quality in the final third, and Pedro Neto would be a useful acquisition for them. He is well-settled in the Premier League, and he is expected to make an immediate impact at Chelsea. The Portuguese international will help them break down opposition defences with his flair, link-up play and passing ability in the final third.
He is versatile enough to operate on both flanks and he could transform Chelsea in the attack. Players like Mykhailo Mudryk and Noni Madueke were quite underwhelming last season, and Chelsea needed more firepower in their attack. The decision to move for Pedro Neto should prove to be a wise one.
The Portuguese international winger will look to make his mark at Chelsea now, and help them win major trophies. The Blues finished outside the Champions league qualification zones in the last two seasons, and they have not been able to push for domestic trophies either. It will be interesting to see if Neto can transform them in the attack and help them get back to the top of English football once again.
Chelsea have a quality squad at their disposal, and there is no reason why they cannot push for trophies this season with a couple of intelligent additions. Neto will certainly help them improve in the attack, and it remains to be seen whether they can finish the window with a quality striker.
