Saul Niguez Jersey No. At Chelsea Revealed

Saul Niguez is Chelsea’s new No 17, following within the footsteps of Eden Hazard and Mohamed Salah, who beforehand wore that quantity.

The midfielder’s mortgage transfer from Atletico Madrid to the Blues went right down to the wire on switch deadline day, with the deal virtually collapsing at 11.57pm. The membership have the choice to make the transfer everlasting for £34million on the finish of the season.

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However the 26-year-old accomplished his swap to Stamford Bridge in time, with the membership revealing he’ll put on the No 17 shirt, which he wore throughout his first two seasons at Atletico.

In his first interview along with his new membership, Saul outlined his pleasure at getting the prospect to play within the Premier League.

‘I’ve spent 15 years at Atletico Madrid, it’s my dwelling. After which, when the chance to hitch Chelsea got here up, I couldn’t flip it down,’ he previous Chelsea’s official web site.

‘The final day of the switch window was loopy however ultimately I may come right here, as all of us have been hoping, so I’ve to grab this opportunity.

‘Since I used to be a baby, I all the time had two objectives – to make historical past at Atletico Madrid and to play within the Premier League, not solely due to the league itself but in addition for its tradition and the language.’

Saul joins fellow Spaniards Marcos Alonso, Cesar Azpilicueta and Kepa Arrizabalaga and the midfielder says having others who converse his native language can be a giant assist.

‘It’s actually vital. Having Azpilicueta, Marcos and Kepa, particularly Kepa, who has shared a room with me since we began enjoying for the Spanish nationwide youth workforce.

‘However I already informed Kepa to talk to me in English as a result of I must be taught and get used to it. I don’t need to converse in Spanish with them. He may also help me, however I’ll attempt to converse to him in English as a lot as I can, until I’m actually struggling.

‘The language is a giant problem for me and I need to be taught it as quickly as doable so as to have the ability to talk with my team-mates merely and comfortably.

‘At Atletico I used to talk with [Kieran] Trippier however my English isn’t ok. I don’t even dare to do interviews in English!’

Chelsea followers are more likely to see Saul in motion for the primary time when the Blues host Aston Villa on September 11, after the worldwide break.

Moments after Saul’s transfer to Chelsea had been confirmed, the midfielder revealed a conflict with Atletico boss Diego Simeone compelled him out of the membership following his transfer to the Premier League.

Saul appeared on Twitch with distinguished Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos, who has an in depth relationship with many high footballers, together with Lionel Messi. He spoke to Saul about transferring to England, leaving his household behind, not understanding the language and the affect of Spaniards in Chelsea’s dressing room.

‘I spoke with (Diego) Simeone,’ he defined. ‘I’ve been enjoying in numerous positions for 3 seasons.

‘I owe all the pieces to Diego and he have to be egocentric and consider the group.

‘I noticed myself caught able that was not mine. Chelsea’s choice was to get out of the consolation zone, a problem.

‘Chelsea has promised me to coach in my place – to play we’ll see.’