Blue Colored Sky 1,807 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 He is 20, goes to a team that has far better players than Vitesse with whom he can improve his link up play, will play in the Champions League (probably) under the coach that knows him well and adores him. IMO there's 25 goals season on the cards for him. Good move. He still looks raw even though has obvious great talent. It's natural he will improve with playing time. Though I think he is the best striker in the club to play that SS role if we're playing with 1 striker formation then opportunities are slim with the fewest games to play I can remember. The two caveats are that 1. Chelsea are hot on getting Bazoer from Ajax for some time if Traore will be hit for Ajax I can imagine some stupid idea like giving him away as a makeweight and 2. He has 2 years left on his contract, when he's back he has one, so I don't know if he will want to come back. If you can sell striker for 32m€ after good season at Eredivisie (Milik) I can see Chelsea doing so. And how exactly will be spot for him next season if we're signing a striker ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Initially I was against it but thinking about it now it makes sense. If the last pre season games are anything to go by we aint playing 4-2-4 anymore, meaning being 3rd choice in a team with no European football basically means seriously limited game time, we might aswell use Remy for that role and let Bertrand develop with regular games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adnane 1,101 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 What this transfer really tells me is that we're probably abandoning the 2 strikers idea. We already needed an additional one with Traoré ( who was good in this system ), now there is just not enough time to get the necessary depth for the system.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 14 minutes ago, Adnane said: What this transfer really tells me is that we're probably abandoning the 2 strikers idea. We already needed an additional one with Traoré ( who was good in this system ), now there is just not enough time to get the necessary depth for the system.  Doesn't neccessarily mean that at all. While my initial kneejerk reaction was to pull my hair out and throw the PC about again and while I still might not like it I understand. It obviously means we are getting a Lukaku etc and with Diego/Bats we will be in great shape so Berty wouldn't see much apart from the sidelines. So this will mean he comes back like Moses/Square has this season. Great young player and I hope the club have given him a good chat before he goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Confirmed by Conte, he's going to Ajax when his work permit has been sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Antonio Conte confirms that Bertrand Traore has joined Ajax on loan. Conte: "Traore is a good player. We prefer for him to play every game and then to come back because he is a great prospect for #Chelsea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 He's probably done here honestly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,917 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 3 minutes ago, Sir Mikel OBE said: He's probably done here honestly... Disagree. I think he's probably the first loanee that I can actually see with a future here. He was already almost ready for the first team so a loan to a top team like Ajax where he'll play every week should only improve him. I expect him to be a Chelsea player again for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,056 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Hopefully, Ajax will win their CL playoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artandur 939 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 8 minutes ago, Sir Mikel OBE said: He's probably done here honestly... He just signed a new contract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Fox_ 2,086 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Yea right, as if he's ever coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tautvix 1,321 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 With Traore leaving Lukaku must be coming then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Interesting Read: (Open It) Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beepu 1,714 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I don't mind the loan if we are playing with 1 striker, because then he'd just be wasted on the bench behind Costa and Michy. Thought he could've gone to a stronger league than the eredivise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando 6,585 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I'm also with some, this is a great loan deal. If he can established himself there then he should be good next season for us. Although I would not mind two good seasons of loan like Andreas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!Hazard! 3,394 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I actually feel very confident about this loan. Traore will be the best striker at Ajax this season. If he's lucky enough to avoid injuries or some sort of unforeseen crisis at Ajax, this will end up like case Courtois. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Pizy said: Disagree. I think he's probably the first loanee that I can actually see with a future here. He was already almost ready for the first team so a loan to a top team like Ajax where he'll play every week should only improve him. I expect him to be a Chelsea player again for sure. That isn't really dependent on him though when he's gone. Â Say he sets the world on fire over there. Would he be content with being a bench player coming back? What if we pick up a revelation in the winter? If Batsuayi takes a bigger step forward? Â I don't see him coming back in a serious capacity, although I would love to be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 *sigh* So much for blooding the youngsters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Hes signed a new contract extension to 2019 which is great eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hostedenis 556 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 2 hours ago, Pizy said: Disagree. I think he's probably the first loanee that I can actually see with a future here. expect him to be a Chelsea player again for sure. Make that at least the second loanee  (Courtois) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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