Chelsea spring into life by signing two wonderkids in two hours

Since last summer's takeover by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, the Blues have been signing up-and-coming talent for the future.

A multitude of players under the age of 21 have completed switches to Chelsea throughout the course of the past 12 months.

Carney Chukwuemeka, Noni Madueke and David Datro Fofana have all featured for the senior side since arriving.

Others including Gabriel Slonina, Andrey Santos and Malo Gusto are still awaiting their first-team debuts but could well be given chances next season.

Chelsea continue to make similar signings this summer, with Saturday seeing them confirm the arrivals of two more young additions.

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18-year-old Alex Matos has completed his move from Norwich City in a free transfer.

He has featured for both of the Canaries' U18 and U21 sides and possesses the ability to play both up front and in midfield.

Matos averaged a goal or assist in 11 U18 Premier League appearances during the 20/21 campaign as he netted six and provided five.

His Norwich U21 debut came last season, with the English youngster scoring three goals in the Premier League 2.

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Just under two hours later, Chelsea revealed that they have finalised the signing of Diego Moreira.

Also 18-years-old, the winger won the UEFA Youth League with Benfica in 2022 and assisted two goals in the 6-0 final win over RB Salzburg.

Moreira also made two senior appearances for his former club and is currently on international duty with Portugal at the Euro U21 Championship.

They are just the latest youngsters to complete moves to Chelsea, who also recently signed Kendry Paez and Dujuan Richards.

Both arrived from Independiente del Valle and the Phoenix All Stars Football Academy respectively.

Chelsea are certainly looking to build a squad that can compete at the very top in years to come as Mauricio Pochettino begins his tenure as manager.

Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson are the Blues' latest senior signings as part of a major squad rebuild.