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Matthew Holt

Chelsea star once valued at £19m admits losing identity after 'downward spiral' at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea's hotbed of young talents is never ending.

Signing for Chelsea as a youngster is the dream for so many players starting out in the game, but in many cases it isn't as straightforward as it can seem.

The Blues' business model since Todd Boehly's takeover has in some cases been to hoover up young players from around the world, enticing them with and retaining them on long contracts, before selling at maximised margins if they do not adapt.

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