Chelsea News - Lesley Ugochukwu already feels at home
At Stamford Bridge, Lesley Ugochukwu already feels at home. Although Ugochukwu, 19, is only beginning his third month as a Chelsea player, it is clear from seeing him around Cobham that he is a contented and cheerful young man. Even as he adjusts to the demands of English football, that has been evident from his time on the pitch as well. It's been great,' Ugochukwu affirms.
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Everybody has been helpful to me. I joined the team in the United States, and we then participated in preseason. Being a part of this team makes me very happy. There are several French players in the group, and I'm friendly with them,' Lesley continues. It was quite beneficial. On the pitch, I can be myself whether I talk to Malo or Axel. I can yell "Axel, droit!" if the ball comes out properly. That has therefore been beneficial. However, I communicate with everyone. There is a positive vibe everywhere."
Ugochukwu spent his formative years in France with Rennes, where despite his young, he accrued significant playing time. Ugochukwu closely followed what was happening in the Premier League, gaining mentors and beginning to comprehend what it would take to play in England's top division, like so many other gifted footballers from across the Channel. I always wanted to play in the top league in the world when I was a kid," he says. I used to follow the big teams, like Chelsea, when I was younger.
It was a dream, then. I didn't think twice when I learned that they wanted me to join. I aspired to play for this group and in the Premier League. I like watching John Mikel Obi when I was younger and the Premier League. myself, a midfielder. Additionally, some of my coaches frequently compared how I played to Patrick Vieira. He is a top player, according to the clips I watched of him.
The French league is a terrific league, but it was different when I started against Bournemouth, came on against Liverpool, and Luton. The intensity is different in the Premier League. You must run; you don't have time to walk; you must constantly be moving. The pitch is up and down. The intensity is difficult. Ugochukwu's dream of playing for Chelsea has already come true, but he has even greater goals in mind. In the blue shirt, he has two goals that he wants to accomplish. Despite being a young player, I want to win trophies. I'm at one of the top clubs in the world to win titles and establish my reputation. I strive to achieve that every day.
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