Borussia Dortmund confirmed on Wednesday that Christian Pulisic would be joining Chelsea in a €64m deal, and the Blues faithful have reacted to the news.
The 20-year-old has proven himself to be a highly talented young star as he has impressed for club and country to this point.
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With 10 goals and 13 assists in 81 Bundesliga games, coupled with nine goals in 23 caps for the USA, it appear as though he has a bright future ahead of him, but that is undoubtedly a significant fee for a player who has yet to entirely prove himself at the highest level on a consistent basis.
Nevertheless, Chelsea have shown their faith in his potential to become a world-class star and have splashed out to prise him away from Dortmund, albeit he will remain with the Bundesliga leaders on loan until the end of the season.
As noted below, there has been a relatively mixed reaction from Chelsea fans to the news, although most are optimistic that he will turn out to be a wise addition to the squad.
Pulisic will certainly add a fresh dynamic and threat to Chelsea’s attacking options, while also offering a long-term solution for Maurizio Sarri with neither Pedro nor Willian getting any younger.
With that in mind, provided that the Italian tactician can help improve Pulisic and ensure that he does take his game to the next level under his stewardship, it could prove to be a significant signing.
Time will tell though if the USA international can begin to immediately repay that faith when he arrives in the summer, but as per some of the tweets below, many fans were particularly delighted with the signing as it could mean Willian drops down the pecking order at Chelsea.
Evidently the Brazilian international has frustrated many of the fans below, and his playing time could be drastically reduced next season, or perhaps this addition could even force him to consider his options.
Borussia Dortmund has agreed with @ChelseaFC on the transfer of Christian Pulisic for a fee of €64 million ?
Pulisic will remain at BVB on loan until the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/jAur5xWwuQ
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) January 2, 2019
He’s here to bench Willian. Chelsea legend already
— Mateo ? (@KlassyKovacic) January 2, 2019
Keep CHO sell Willian
— Adam ?? (@edenisahazard10) January 2, 2019
hudson dooi, hazard, pulisic and pedro. great choice of wingers. just put willian in the youth team for now?
— Robert Philips (@bobphil911) January 2, 2019
Lol already better than willian
— 9th hokage (@ze_manya_king) January 2, 2019
Well if it rids us of Willian I’m fine with it.
— KU?|£ ?? ?? (@rowland374) January 2, 2019
Pulisic is Blue. ?
Who will give way, Willian? #CFC— Red Rose ?? (@Roseangel009) January 2, 2019
Is Pulisic a promising young footballer? Yes
Does Pulisic look great in a Chelsea shirt? Yes
Will Nike sell a lot of Pulisic / Chelsea shirts in the USA? Yes
Could Pulisic mature into a brilliant player? Yes
Seems like a gamble worth taking to me.
Give the kid a chance. pic.twitter.com/b4ZFNxrKm9— Mark Worrall (@gate17marco) December 29, 2018
Words cant describe how excited i am for this, im fed up of Willian. Fresh young winger at RW with Hazard on the left. Welcome to Chelsea Pulisic! pic.twitter.com/d2TtGbsNww
— 5 (@Jorginhoed) January 2, 2019
£60m pounds for Pulisic, Abramovich ain’t messing around! ? #CFC pic.twitter.com/SFMD7Fm2Js
— R?? (@Jorginhology) January 2, 2019
Welcome to Chelsea family Christian Pulisic! Great things expected from you @cpulisic_10 ? #CFC
— Shubham Jha (@JhaChelsea) January 2, 2019
Pulisic signing is exciting. Part of the future plans along with CHO and Hazard. ??? Three points to kick start the year tonight. #COYB ?
— Andy Perrett (@ABPerrett11) January 2, 2019
Perfect signing Pulisic
— PriteshShah (@Pritesh_Shah16) January 2, 2019
So,we’ve signed Christian Pulisic?
Great player,immense talent, only 20
Well I personally view this transfer as more of a business move to get more American fans and followers, since he’s the most talented American footballer on the planet!I hope this doesn’t hinder Hudson Odoi
— Derrick Ashimwe (@DerrickAshimwe) January 2, 2019
Not impressed by this signing but hope he proves me wrong.
NOW PLEASE SIGN THIS MAN FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!! pic.twitter.com/XPed8WJGYJ
— Sarriball (@SarriballEra) January 2, 2019
10 goals in 81 appearances. I think Chelsea have done well in finding a replacement for Willian
— Nitesh (@Lankapatiraavan) January 2, 2019
I see him becoming an instant hit under Sarri
— #EndAsuuStrike (@kunmietheplug) January 2, 2019
That’s the ambition we want to see. He’s a Chelsea player now so let’s get behind the lad!
— Zipp (@RealZipp) January 2, 2019
hudson dooi, hazard, pulisic and pedro. great choice of wingers. just put willian in the youth team for now?
— Robert Philips (@bobphil911) January 2, 2019
