There remains a perception that Chelsea didn't know what they had in Jamal Musiala. That Neil Bath, Jim Fraser, and a number of hugely experienced and respected coaches in the club's academy somehow misjudged the youngster's vast potential and allowed him to join Bayern Munich. Of course, the reality is very different.
Musiala joined Chelsea in 2011 and spent his early years travelling to Cobham from the south coast with good friend Levi Colwill. The two progressed through the academy ranks alongside the likes of Tino Livramento, Lewis Bate, Dion Rankine and Xavier Simons. All were expected to agree to scholarships in the summer of 2019.
There was a slight concern over Musiala's physique but never his talent. And it's understood Chelsea were ready to hand the young midfielder a scholarship that included a professional contract that became active on his 17th birthday. It was an offer that was never taken up.
