September 3rd 2024.
During the summer transfer window, Chelsea underwent major changes as they welcomed new manager Enzo Maresca and made several high-profile signings to strengthen their squad for the upcoming 2024/25 Premier League season. Among these exciting new additions was Pedro Neto, who made a £51 million move from Wolves to Chelsea. This transfer caught the attention of former England striker Peter Crouch, who named Neto as one of his top three signings of the summer in the Premier League.
Despite a 40% decrease in spending compared to the previous year, Premier League clubs still shelled out around £630 million in total to improve their teams. This was due in part to the implementation of PSR regulations, but it didn't stop the transfer deadline from being filled with plenty of exciting moves and endless speculation. For Chelsea, it was a summer of major changes under the leadership of new manager Maresca, with the club bringing in top talents such as Joao Felix, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Jadon Sancho, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, and Felip Jorgensen.
However, it was the signing of Neto that really caught Crouch's attention. The former Wolves winger arrived at Stamford Bridge last month and Crouch is eager to see what he can bring to the Chelsea team in the coming weeks and months. When asked to name his three standout signings in the Premier League, Crouch replied, "Pedro Neto from Wolves to Chelsea, I think he's a top player. I believe many teams in Europe would have signed him, and Chelsea has made a top signing."
Crouch also had high praise for Max Kilman, who joined West Ham, and ex-Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke, who moved to Tottenham. He believes Kilman will be a solid addition to the West Ham squad, while Solanke has the potential to fill the void left by Harry Kane's departure. Crouch also noted that Tottenham had a strong team overall, but they were lacking a true No.9 since Kane's departure, and he believes Solanke could step up and make a difference once he recovers from his injury.
Neto made his debut for Chelsea as a substitute in their 2-0 loss to reigning champions Manchester City on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. He then came off the bench in their 6-2 victory over Wolves, his former team, and even recorded an assist for Joao Felix's goal. Most recently, Neto made his first start for Chelsea in their match against Crystal Palace, and it is clear that he is eager to continue proving himself on the pitch for his new team. With the international break approaching, Neto will have time to rest and prepare for Chelsea's upcoming game against Bournemouth. Fans can't wait to see what he will bring to the team in the future.
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