Kurt Zouma

[ZanSnake 1,211]

Is this kid any good? He is highly rated in FM as a "wonderkid"

He's named after a Jean-Cluade Van Damme character, so he'll kick ass whilst doing the splits with a thick French accent

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Interesting that what Mourinho said to him, he want Zouma to do "Varane" in Chelsea. I think Jose will include Zouma in the squad for next season.

Mourinho told him that he wants to do a 'Varane' with him. I think he'll have a pretty big role for us next season, hence why I don't think we're after a CB really.

Or he just said that too get him to sign

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

The Jose factor helped us sign him. Perks of having a top class manager, not a surprise that he rejected United.

[Korea 734]

I read Sunderland was interested in taking Zouma out on loan....

I wonder what Jose's plan is for him next season.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

I read Sunderland was interested in taking Zouma out on loan....

I wonder what Jose's plan is for him next season.

Think he probably will go on loan. I'm guessing Omeruo is ahead of him most likely, considering how he's been playing in the world cup.

[I_Just_Blue_Myself 29]

a year at sunderland seems like a great option for hiim.

[Madmax 9,219]

A year at Sunderland ... suspect this is not what Zouma had in mind when Mourinho told him he wanted to 'do a Varane' with him.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

A year at Sunderland ... suspect this is not what Zouma had in mind when Mourinho told him he wanted to 'do a Varane' with him.

LOL I agree.

[Bacika 188]

Think he probably will go on loan. I'm guessing Omeruo is ahead of him most likely, considering how he's been playing in the world cup.

I rate him higher than Omeruo...but we will see what Mourinho thinks..

[Joker10 946]

I rate him higher than Omeruo...but we will see what Mourinho thinks..

From what i have seen from those two, which i will be completely honest is very little. But Omeruo looks so much better, his all round ability is so much better and reading of the game is so much better. Zouma from what i have seen is completely raw, he is a freakish athlete and like no other. But his defensive understanding needs lots and lots of work.

Zouma had a bad 2013-2014 season, his stock really went down. He was ranked so much higher prior to this season, he showed some real concern and flaws this season. Next season will be important for him and how he rebounds, needs to prove that he is more then an athlete.

[OneMoSalah 8,778]

A year at Sunderland ... suspect this is not what Zouma had in mind when Mourinho told him he wanted to 'do a Varane' with him.

A year at Sunderland is better than playing 5 or 6 cup games though. I think he will need 2 seasons on loan anyway, hes very raw still.

[Korea 734]

Sunderland backline is terrible.

I remember watching a ton of their games last season and I think the Man United duo are their starting Cbs, brown and O'shea. They loaned out diakite and had a south american there as well (I think Vergini?) Zouma should get plenty of time there.

[Blue Gino 377]

I'm not sold on Mourinho loaning out all three of our promising center backs, with Iva the only backup option left, cover is needed.

[5354 204]

Mourinho has a liking for tall CB. He has the height of Varane.

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

Kurt Zouma is set to leave Chelsea this summer, with #ASMonaco set to beat Sunderland in signing the defender on loan. #CFC (DailyStar)

[iseah100 5,612]

Kurt Zouma is set to leave Chelsea this summer, with #ASMonaco set to beat Sunderland in signing the defender on loan. #CFC (DailyStar)

Awesome!

[Pizy 18,370]

Awesome!

Is it? I'd rather him have a Premier League loan to get used to the competition than go back to the nothing league he was in.

[Fernando 6,467]

Is it? I'd rather him have a Premier League loan to get used to the competition than go back to the nothing league he was in.

But they will play in the CL.

If he gets time then that would be good!