Why this €20m rated defender must snub Man United and join Chelsea

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There are a host of Brazilians currently playing their football at Stamford Bridge, which could help the 19-year-old to settle quicker, allowing him to hit the ground running.

Thiago Maia will look up to the full internationals of the quality of Oscar, Luiz and Willian, who’ll be able take the youngster under their wing as he adapts to English life. They’ll know what the 19-year-old is going through having been in a similar situation themselves a number of years earlier.

If Thiago Maia is made to feel comfortable in London he could force his way into getting meaningful minutes, becoming a real asset to a Chelsea side pushing for silverware in the second half of the season.