Chelsea's 'next Hazard' speaks out on joining the Blues

Cameron Smith

• 11 Nov 2022 16:01 GMT
• 3 min read

Brighton & Hove Albion star Leandro Trossard has spoken out about the rumours linking him with a move to Chelsea in order to be reunited with former manager Graham Potter.

Potter was the man who brought Trossard to the Premier League during his time at Brighton, but left the seaside club upon Thomas Tuchel's sacking at Chelsea in September.

Since Potter's move from The Amex Stadium to Stamford Bridge, Trossard has been heavily linked with following his former manager to West London.

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The Belgian international was a key member of Potter's side at Brighton, with his versatility and play style enabling Potter for be flexible both in and out of possession.

As a result, Trossard is deemed a transfer target for Chelsea, who have already picked apart Brighton's employees. Marc Cucurella joined the Blues in the summer, before Potter's arrival, and the addition of Potter has seen backroom coaching staff leave Brighton, while the club's recruitment staff are also being poached by the Stamford Bridge outfit.

However, Trossard, who has been likened to Chelsea legend Eden Hazard for his nationality and play style, has commented on the rumours linking him with a move to the Blues.

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What has Trossard said?

The forward spoke to Belgian media about the links with Chelsea, admitting: "Chelsea have in any case not yet reported. Not with Brighton and not with me. I have to wait and see. I want to finish strong at Brighton and leave for Qatar with that good feeling."

He also admitted that Potter's exit was one that surprised him. "That was very strange, because I’ve always played under Potter at Brighton and have got better year after year," the Belgian revealed.

"You go through the full preparation and suddenly a new coach is there in September. Then you don’t know what to expect, but the reactions about De Zerbi were only positive. He really wants to play football and the way he wants to play suits me perfectly."