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Son of a gun Eboue: Why Chelsea the right club for me

Son of a gun Eboue: Why Chelsea the right club for me
Son of a gun Eboue: Why Chelsea the right club for meChelsea

Chelsea whizkid Mathis Eboue is thrilled to have turned pro this week.

An attacking midfielder, Eboue is the son of former Arsenal fullback Emmanuel Eboue.

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On what he has enjoyed about Chelsea since his past move from Charlton Athletic, Eboue said: "It might sound a bit cliche, but the opportunities. Being at a club like Chelsea gives you chances to develop and push yourself every single day.

"The environment is top. I’ve already had the opportunity to train with first-team players, which is massive for me. The intensity, the quality, the standards - it all pushes you to improve. And the boys here are great as well.

"It’s a strong group and that makes coming in every day enjoyable."

He also said, "I would say one of my biggest strengths is being direct in one-v-one situations. I love getting the ball out wide and taking defenders on. That’s a big part of my game - being quick, positive and always looking to make something happen. Whether it’s creating a chance for a team-mate or getting a shot off myself, I always want to impact the game in the final third.

"My pace definitely helps me. I like to drive into space, attack defenders and force them into difficult situations. If I see an opportunity to push forward, I’ll take it. I think that directness and confidence on the ball is something that really stands out in my game."

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