Chelsea face growing pressure to adjust their youth-focused transfer policy following a difficult campaign and the departure of Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid.
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Subscribe Sekarang →According to former Blues forward Joe Cole, the west London club must sign England international defender John Stones on a free transfer.
Stones left Manchester City as a six-time Premier League champion and Champions League winner following the expiration of his contract.
Based on Cole's assessment, Chelsea's young squad desperately needs seasoned winners who can guide the dressing room from within.
The 32-year-old defender recently delivered outstanding performances for England during their World Cup campaign in North America.
Chelsea previously found massive success with a similar short-term signing when 35-year-old Thiago Silva joined on a free transfer and won the Champions League.