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Metro
3 days ago
- Sport
- Metro
Chelsea fans predict 16-year-old will become 'club legend' just like his dad
Chelsea fans have tipped Thiago Silva's son to become a 'club legend' after he was signed as a scholar ahead of the upcoming 2025-26 season. The Blues unveiled their latest group of first-year scholars on Friday, with Isago Silva one of 16 young players announced before the new campaign. The 16-year-old mainly features as a left-back but can also be deployed as a central defender and Blues supporters are already getting behind him. His father played 155 games for Chelsea from 2020 to 2024, with the club winning the Champions League during his spell at Stamford Bridge. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. 'He is gonna be [a] club legend like his dad,' @Zeck_Sol posted on X about Silva's son. 'Legend in the making,' @OOO_Observer added on the social media platform. A 'scholar' in football refers to a youngster on a full-time scholarship contract, a key development stage for a number of players. Normally aged 16 to 18, they train professionally while continuing their education – often for two to three years – before the possibility of turning fully pro. 'Carrying on the Silva legacy at the bridge, excited to see what Isago brings to the pitch,' @anoinv said. 'Following in his father's footsteps,' @byteweb33 stated. 'The legacy continues!' 'From Thiago to Isago, one legend passes the torch to the next,' @Blues_Alfred continued. 'Can't wait to see him shine in blue!' Silva's son first joined Chelsea at U13 level, following his dad's move to the west London club from Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazilian teenager has already played for Chelsea U18s, making his debut at that level in a 3-1 win over Leicester City U18s in February. Chelsea's new scholarship class also includes 16-year-old wonderkid Reggie Walsh. The teen is the only player in the 2025-26 intake to have appeared for the first team, having featured in the Conference League last season. Walsh was singled out for praise by Chelsea captain Reece James after playing in Chelsea's 1-0 win over Djurgården in last term's semi-finals. More Trending Speaking after the match, James told TNT Sports: 'I've seen him in training but training and games is different but this is the first time I have seen him play. I didn't realise how good he actually was.' Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca added: 'How good is he? You can see that he is a good player. 'He is that kind of player that we like, very good. For sure he is young and he has many things to do and to grow. 'Very happy for him, very happy for his family and he has to enjoy this moment.' MORE: Arsenal 'leaked image' appears to confirm deal for £17m Valencia star is now done MORE: Premier League side favourites to sign Arsenal and Liverpool hero on free transfer MORE: Man Utd star left out of squad for game vs Leeds after transfer decision
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Arsenal cult hero and Chelsea legend's sons part of 16-man squad handed new deals at Stamford Bridge
CHELSEA have handed new deals to 16 players, including the sons of a club legend and an Arsenal cult hero. The academy stars will all form part of Advertisement 5 Isago Silva has been handed a new Chelsea contract Credit: Chelsea 5 Mathis Eboue has also landed one after joining from Watford Credit: Chelsea 5 They are among 16 aces to be handed academy scholarships with Chelsea's U18s Credit: Chelsea And there is a familiar face among the group after The Brazilian is the son of Chelsea hero and Champions League winner He has been part of the Stamford Bridge set-up for several years now and operates at centre-back, just like his old man. After turning 16, club chiefs were eager to sign Isago to an academy scholarship deal. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL And joining him in west London is the son of a former rival. Mathis Eboue agreed a deal to join Chelsea from Watford in January. He has finally arrived at the club after also turning 16. And the attacker is the offspring of none other than Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive Exclusive BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Mathis isn't the only new face at Stamford Bridge today though. Chris Atherton, the youngster-ever senior debutant in UK football history at 13, has completed a move from Glenavon in Northern Ireland. Chelsea hunting Morgan Rogers as Garnacho and £100m Jackson wanted by Villa | Transfers Exposed 5 Isago is the son of Chelsea legend Thiago Silva Credit: Getty Advertisement 5 Mathis' dad is Arsenal cult hero Emmanuel Eboue Credit: Getty The rest of the new deals have been handed to youngsters already embedded in the Chelsea set-up like Isago. Toby Bell, Jeremiah Berkeley-Agyepong, Freddy Bernal, Calvin Diakite, Chizaram Ezenwata, Jacob Hall, Charlie Holland, Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, Ibrahim Rabbaj, Lewi Richards, Joel Philbert and Dante Waite have been tied down to contracts. While there is also a deal for midfielder Reggie Walsh, who made two appearances in Chelsea's victorious Conference League campaign – including a start in the semis against Swedish side Djurgarden. Advertisement
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Arsenal cult hero and Chelsea legend's sons part of 16-man squad handed new deals at Stamford Bridge
Another player did his part in European trophy success BRIDGE THE GAP Arsenal cult hero and Chelsea legend's sons part of 16-man squad handed new deals at Stamford Bridge Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHELSEA have handed new deals to 16 players, including the sons of a club legend and an Arsenal cult hero. The academy stars will all form part of Chelsea's U18s squad next season under gaffer Hassan Sulaiman. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Isago Silva has been handed a new Chelsea contract Credit: Chelsea 5 Mathis Eboue has also landed one after joining from Watford Credit: Chelsea 5 They are among 16 aces to be handed academy scholarships with Chelsea's U18s Credit: Chelsea And there is a familiar face among the group after Isago Silva was given a fresh contract. The Brazilian is the son of Chelsea hero and Champions League winner Thiago Silva. He has been part of the Stamford Bridge set-up for several years now and operates at centre-back, just like his old man. After turning 16, club chiefs were eager to sign Isago to an academy scholarship deal. And joining him in west London is the son of a former rival. Mathis Eboue agreed a deal to join Chelsea from Watford in January. He has finally arrived at the club after also turning 16. And the attacker is the offspring of none other than Arsenal icon Emmanuel Eboue. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Mathis isn't the only new face at Stamford Bridge today though. Chris Atherton, the youngster-ever senior debutant in UK football history at 13, has completed a move from Glenavon in Northern Ireland. Chelsea hunting Morgan Rogers as Garnacho and £100m Jackson wanted by Villa | Transfers Exposed 5 Isago is the son of Chelsea legend Thiago Silva Credit: Getty 5 Mathis' dad is Arsenal cult hero Emmanuel Eboue Credit: Getty The rest of the new deals have been handed to youngsters already embedded in the Chelsea set-up like Isago. Toby Bell, Jeremiah Berkeley-Agyepong, Freddy Bernal, Calvin Diakite, Chizaram Ezenwata, Jacob Hall, Charlie Holland, Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, Ibrahim Rabbaj, Lewi Richards, Joel Philbert and Dante Waite have been tied down to contracts. While there is also a deal for midfielder Reggie Walsh, who made two appearances in Chelsea's victorious Conference League campaign – including a start in the semis against Swedish side Djurgarden.
