According to Romano he joins our squad immediately. No loan deal. Exciting to say the least. Our DEV squad looks pretty good this season 😂

 

8 minutes ago, evissy said:

According to Romano he joins our squad immediately. No loan deal. Exciting to say the least. Our DEV squad looks pretty good this season 😂

 

Our development team have a better midfield 2 than United at this point

 

 

 

Love a good cheesy Quesadilla...

Head of youth development Neil Bath said: ‘Cesare is a player we have tracked for some time and we are delighted that he has now agreed to join Chelsea, where he will initially strengthen our Under-21s squad. He is another exciting emerging talent who we are looking forward to seeing develop and progress further as he breaks into senior football in the coming years.’

52 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

Head of youth development Neil Bath said: ‘Cesare is a player we have tracked for some time and we are delighted that he has now agreed to join Chelsea, where he will initially strengthen our Under-21s squad. He is another exciting emerging talent who we are looking forward to seeing develop and progress further as he breaks into senior football in the coming years.’

Probably scouted him at the European Championships U19 as well as Chukwuemeka 

5 minutes ago, azpi28 said:

Probably scouted him at the European Championships U19 as well as Chukwuemeka 

I think I read some years back about a study or something that came to the conclusion that the overwhelming majority of top athletes are born at the start of the year, Casare is born in January which increases his chances statistically that he becomes a top player in the future. We might have just signed a real gem.

 

1 minute ago, Gol15 said:

I think I read some years back about a study or something that came to the conclusion that the overwhelming majority of top athletes are born at the start of the year, 

Shot yourself in both feet there Gol15 ... your boy Jorgy was born half way through December LOL ... 

Casadei shares his birthday with Mount incidentally ... 

2 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

Shot yourself in both feet there Gol15 ... your boy Jorgy was born half way through December LOL ... 

Casadei shares his birthday with Mount incidentally ... 

Well yes, I mean the whole career story of Jorginho is him becoming a top player against the odds.

But also he isn't a top athlete, though obviously there are some exceptions to what I said, Sterling and our former wing-back Moses are also born in December.

15 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

Shot yourself in both feet there Gol15 ... your boy Jorgy was born half way through December LOL ... 

Casadei shares his birthday with Mount incidentally ... 

Us late December lads are extra early next level athletic.

22 minutes ago, Gol15 said:

I think I read some years back about a study or something that came to the conclusion that the overwhelming majority of top athletes are born at the start of the year, Casare is born in January which increases his chances statistically that he becomes a top player in the future. We might have just signed a real gem.

 

That explains my own lack of athleticism, I was born during the off season. I'm blameless.

3 hours ago, Gol15 said:

I think I read some years back about a study or something that came to the conclusion that the overwhelming majority of top athletes are born at the start of the year, Casare is born in January which increases his chances statistically that he becomes a top player in the future. We might have just signed a real gem.

 

That was Malcolm gladwell.. he speaks about how this impacts school enrolment and how players born in the early period of the year have more time to practice and hone skills. As compared to players born later in the year 

6 hours ago, Gol15 said:

I think I read some years back about a study or something that came to the conclusion that the overwhelming majority of top athletes are born at the start of the year, Casare is born in January which increases his chances statistically that he becomes a top player in the future. We might have just signed a real gem.

 

That explains my athleticism when going to the pub!

 

16 hours ago, Gol15 said:

I think I read some years back about a study or something that came to the conclusion that the overwhelming majority of top athletes are born at the start of the year, Casare is born in January which increases his chances statistically that he becomes a top player in the future. We might have just signed a real gem.

 

If I look how my professional sports career has gone that study seems accurate. 

BR Mr. October.

https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=5594634740587162

 

Who is he?

Casadei was born and raised in Ravenna in the north of Italy, in January 2003, back when Marcello Lippi’s Juventus reigned supreme in Serie A while Inter legend Christian Vieri was topping the goalscoring charts.

The youngster started out his development in the youth ranks of local side Cervia and now-defunct fallen giants Cesena before moving to Inter as a 15-year-old back in 2018. It was then that he started representing Italy at youth level, appearing regularly for the Azzurri’s Under-16s before rising through the ranks up to the Under-19s.

Soon enough Casadei began to catch the eye in Inter’s youth ranks. He was named in The Guardian’s annual Next Generation series back in 2020.

During the 2019-20 season, he scored 10 goals in 15 appearances for Inter’s Under-17s in the Campiatano Nazionale and has seamlessly stepped up at every level since.

He scored on his Under-19s debut against Sampdoria in January 2020 and scored a towering header with a match-winner against Rennes in his UEFA Youth League debut.

Last term he notched 14 goals and four assists in 30 appearances in the Primavera youth league and was named the division’s best player, developing his game under Under-19s boss Christian Chivu.

That form led to some in the Italian press questioning why Simone Inzaghi was reluctant to hand the teenager his senior debut. He made the bench on one occasion for the Nerazzurri but never made it onto the pitch.

“Cesare Casadei has many admirers – because he’s scored numerous goals (17) and combines technique with physicality (1.86 m in height),” tweeted Italian journalist Maurizio Pistocchi in July. “But the real question is: why has Inzaghi never used him, even for five minutes, while Palermo, Torino, Sassuolo, and Chelsea all want to invest in him?”

Indeed, the reports that Chelsea were keenly scouting the youngster have since been proven true. Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio stated Thomas Tuchel is “bewitched” by Casadei and his arrival is part of a new transfer strategy implemented by new Blues president Todd Boehly in focusing on youth.

Where he plays

“A combative and fearless midfielder, his physicality has marked him apart even when playing above his own age group, and he has time yet to grow into his already over 6ft frame,” is how The Guardian journalist Nicky Bandini described his game in his Next Generation write-up.

He’s been described as a box-to-box midfielder and – in what will be music to the ears of all Chelsea fans – has drawn comparisons to Frank Lampard thanks to his goalscoring nous and ability to time his runs and arrive late in the penalty area.

He’s also been compared to current Serie A midfielders Nicolo Barella and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic due to his explosive bursts forward and powerful presence in the middle of the park.

To use Italian parlance, he’s been described as a mezzala, namely a shuttling No.8-style player that contributes to the attack and plays on the right or left of a midfield three, more advanced than a player like Jorginho – who he may well soon be playing alongside for club and country.

 

What he’s said

Back in March, the midfielder gave an interesting interview with Italian outlet Gazzetta Dello Sport about how he sees himself and how his career is going.

“I like him [Milinkovic-Savic] a lot for the characteristics he has and for the way he plays, he’s a player from whom I draw inspiration. But to get to those levels you have to work hard,” he said.

“At Inter I obviously look up to the midfielders. Barella and Brozovic in particular. Intensity in Barella, calmness with the ball in Brozovic.

“Javier Zanetti [is my idol] for his charisma and strength. But also for his flexibility – he could play in any position.

“I play where the coach tells me, I try to interpret what he asks of me in the best way possible. I like to attack spaces and run in behind even without the ball, but also to have the ball at my feet.”

When asked how he felt he was progressing last season, he replied: “I’m very happy with how it’s going, but my only thought is always to make myself available to the team.

“I always try to do something more than what I’ve already done. I know I have to improve, I work every single day with the coach. And I do it thinking about the collective goal, which is to win the Scudetto.”

 

What they’ve said

– “Inter’s Casadei also has the potential to be a top player,” former Chelsea scout Carlo Jacomuzzi told Gazzetta.

– “He has been with us since he was15,” Italy youth set-up co-ordinator Maurizio Viscidi told Gazzetta. “We’ve watched him grow. He’s a modern midfielder, because out of all the youth team midfielders he’s been the one with the greatest aptitude for attacking runs and goalscoring.

“He attacks the area penalty area better than anyone else we’ve seen, better than Frattesi or Barella. And he’s also strong in the air, something that’s unusual among younger players.

“Given his ability to enter and give a presence in the area he’s the strongest player currently within the Azzurri’s youth sector. He has a strong physique, and from a biomechanical point of view he is also quite dynamic and can get through a lot of running.”

 

– “Today he’s a young talent. He still has a long way to go before he can become a top player, but we’re very proud to have him with us,” Inter CEO Beppe Marotta told Italian broadcaster TR24.

“He’s training with the first team, he’s proving to be at a very good level. Right now I can only talk about him in positive terms as he’s above average for his age, and after that a lot depends on him.

“It will depend on how he’s able to map out his future because apart from the technical qualities, you also have to have the personal ones which are often more important in football.”

– “He’s a player for the future, he didn’t even play for Inter in the first team – just in the academy, by far the best player in their academy, and they decided to invest in him. link

48 minutes ago, coco said:

https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=5594634740587162

 

Who is he?

Casadei was born and raised in Ravenna in the north of Italy, in January 2003, back when Marcello Lippi’s Juventus reigned supreme in Serie A while Inter legend Christian Vieri was topping the goalscoring charts.

The youngster started out his development in the youth ranks of local side Cervia and now-defunct fallen giants Cesena before moving to Inter as a 15-year-old back in 2018. It was then that he started representing Italy at youth level, appearing regularly for the Azzurri’s Under-16s before rising through the ranks up to the Under-19s.

Soon enough Casadei began to catch the eye in Inter’s youth ranks. He was named in The Guardian’s annual Next Generation series back in 2020.

During the 2019-20 season, he scored 10 goals in 15 appearances for Inter’s Under-17s in the Campiatano Nazionale and has seamlessly stepped up at every level since.

He scored on his Under-19s debut against Sampdoria in January 2020 and scored a towering header with a match-winner against Rennes in his UEFA Youth League debut.

Last term he notched 14 goals and four assists in 30 appearances in the Primavera youth league and was named the division’s best player, developing his game under Under-19s boss Christian Chivu.

That form led to some in the Italian press questioning why Simone Inzaghi was reluctant to hand the teenager his senior debut. He made the bench on one occasion for the Nerazzurri but never made it onto the pitch.

“Cesare Casadei has many admirers – because he’s scored numerous goals (17) and combines technique with physicality (1.86 m in height),” tweeted Italian journalist Maurizio Pistocchi in July. “But the real question is: why has Inzaghi never used him, even for five minutes, while Palermo, Torino, Sassuolo, and Chelsea all want to invest in him?”

Indeed, the reports that Chelsea were keenly scouting the youngster have since been proven true. Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio stated Thomas Tuchel is “bewitched” by Casadei and his arrival is part of a new transfer strategy implemented by new Blues president Todd Boehly in focusing on youth.

Where he plays

“A combative and fearless midfielder, his physicality has marked him apart even when playing above his own age group, and he has time yet to grow into his already over 6ft frame,” is how The Guardian journalist Nicky Bandini described his game in his Next Generation write-up.

He’s been described as a box-to-box midfielder and – in what will be music to the ears of all Chelsea fans – has drawn comparisons to Frank Lampard thanks to his goalscoring nous and ability to time his runs and arrive late in the penalty area.

He’s also been compared to current Serie A midfielders Nicolo Barella and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic due to his explosive bursts forward and powerful presence in the middle of the park.

To use Italian parlance, he’s been described as a mezzala, namely a shuttling No.8-style player that contributes to the attack and plays on the right or left of a midfield three, more advanced than a player like Jorginho – who he may well soon be playing alongside for club and country.

 

What he’s said

Back in March, the midfielder gave an interesting interview with Italian outlet Gazzetta Dello Sport about how he sees himself and how his career is going.

“I like him [Milinkovic-Savic] a lot for the characteristics he has and for the way he plays, he’s a player from whom I draw inspiration. But to get to those levels you have to work hard,” he said.

“At Inter I obviously look up to the midfielders. Barella and Brozovic in particular. Intensity in Barella, calmness with the ball in Brozovic.

“Javier Zanetti [is my idol] for his charisma and strength. But also for his flexibility – he could play in any position.

“I play where the coach tells me, I try to interpret what he asks of me in the best way possible. I like to attack spaces and run in behind even without the ball, but also to have the ball at my feet.”

When asked how he felt he was progressing last season, he replied: “I’m very happy with how it’s going, but my only thought is always to make myself available to the team.

“I always try to do something more than what I’ve already done. I know I have to improve, I work every single day with the coach. And I do it thinking about the collective goal, which is to win the Scudetto.”

 

What they’ve said

– “Inter’s Casadei also has the potential to be a top player,” former Chelsea scout Carlo Jacomuzzi told Gazzetta.

– “He has been with us since he was15,” Italy youth set-up co-ordinator Maurizio Viscidi told Gazzetta. “We’ve watched him grow. He’s a modern midfielder, because out of all the youth team midfielders he’s been the one with the greatest aptitude for attacking runs and goalscoring.

“He attacks the area penalty area better than anyone else we’ve seen, better than Frattesi or Barella. And he’s also strong in the air, something that’s unusual among younger players.

“Given his ability to enter and give a presence in the area he’s the strongest player currently within the Azzurri’s youth sector. He has a strong physique, and from a biomechanical point of view he is also quite dynamic and can get through a lot of running.”

 

– “Today he’s a young talent. He still has a long way to go before he can become a top player, but we’re very proud to have him with us,” Inter CEO Beppe Marotta told Italian broadcaster TR24.

“He’s training with the first team, he’s proving to be at a very good level. Right now I can only talk about him in positive terms as he’s above average for his age, and after that a lot depends on him.

“It will depend on how he’s able to map out his future because apart from the technical qualities, you also have to have the personal ones which are often more important in football.”

– “He’s a player for the future, he didn’t even play for Inter in the first team – just in the academy, by far the best player in their academy, and they decided to invest in him. link

Thanks for posting that Coco - a great read.

He certainly seems to have a fantastic attitude for a player of any age, let alone one who is still a teenager. 

Really hope he is able to fulfill his promise and have a great senior career with us.

Made his debut in the development team's 1-0 defeat to Sutton United in the Papa John's Trophy, and managed to get sent off in the 85th minute !

Not an auspicious start ... onwards and upwards I hope !

2 hours ago, Sexyfootball said:

Made his debut in the development team's 1-0 defeat to Sutton United in the Papa John's Trophy, and managed to get sent off in the 85th minute !

Not an auspicious start ... onwards and upwards I hope !

Apparently he was head and shoulders above anyone else on the pitch for the majority of the game though. 

4 minutes ago, dkw said:

Apparently he was head and shoulders above anyone else on the pitch for the majority of the game though. 

Hopefully they fast track him into the first team squad. We could certainly do with a creative midfielder with a bit of height !

5 hours ago, Sexyfootball said:

Made his debut in the development team's 1-0 defeat to Sutton United in the Papa John's Trophy, and managed to get sent off in the 85th minute !

Not an auspicious start ... onwards and upwards I hope !

Nice to see he is following the new signing/returning loanee directive of getting sent off

Edited September 1, 20223 yr by PhilH930

Just scored his first Chelsea goal in the development game.

Worth checking out the highlights on club website.  His red card was for a silly second yellow, falling to ground and just grabbing the ball in the loss to League Two Sutton Utd.

Then in PL2 was a big part of a 2-0 win away to Everton.  Wore the no.8 shirt, and was nice to see a midfielder continue to run into the box (his goal was Lampard like running onto a cross and side foot in).  

Omari Hutchinson stood out also, as did Lewis Hall.

 

look at that ball control

He’s looked fantastic in the brief highlights I’ve seen of him. Massive step to PL, but would love to see him on the bench or maybe even start vs City in Carabao cup and FA games later.  Could be a real talent if he can handle the physicality. 
 

What stands out is how often he pushes into the box. Has a Lampard knack of being in the right place for a midfielder.