Cobham academy graduate Callum Hudson-Odoi grabbed his first goal for Bayer Leverkusen in their clash against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. The Chelsea youngster is on a season-long loan with the Werkself in hopes of continuing his development with more consistent game time.
The 21-year-old had been tipped for big things, even drawing interest from the likes of Bayern Munich for a potential move a few years ago. However, a mix of injuries and a lack of consistent playing time and position has left him unsure of a place in the Blues' team.
The switch could give him a chance to progress for the future, something new owner Todd Boehly is keen to see. Hudson-Odoi revealed how the American investor messaged him before the switch, telling the BBC: "He said, ‘Make sure to do your thing over there — be confident, be free, be the player that you want to be."
