Zidane sensation heading to London? Chelsea planning a move for Como's key leader

The London club is ready to enter the race for one of the brightest and most rapidly improving midfielders in Italian football.

Details: English giants Chelsea are seriously considering a move for Como's 25-year-old French midfielder Lucas da Cunha. This was reported by respected British football insider Graham Bailey.

The midfielder has emerged as one of the revelations of the European campaign and one of the most surprising players included in the debut squad of France's national team under new head coach Zinedine Zidane. The midfielder's impressive progress has caught the attention of Chelsea's scouts, who see him as the ideal long-term reinforcement for the heart of their midfield.

Como manager Cesc Fàbregas has played a decisive role in da Cunha's rapid rise. The former Spanish midfielder helped the Frenchman develop tactical maturity, turning him into a key conductor of the team's attacks and one of the most creative playmakers in Serie A.

It is worth noting that Lucas da Cunha is a Rennes academy graduate who also represented Nice before moving to Como at the beginning of 2023, making the journey with the club from Serie B to the top flight of Italian football.

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