Marc Cucurella says Chelsea newcomers – including Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro and Liam Delap – have “a lot of quality” and hopes they can bring “fresh energy”.
The 26-year-old is one of the oldest players in Chelsea’s squad and has emerged as one of their leaders.
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He was speaking after Gittens became their latest signing – joining from Borussia Dortmund in a £48.5m move, taking their total spend this summer to about £170m.
Asked about what the new signings have added, Cucurella said: “I think this is good for Chelsea because we have new players with a lot of quality.
“They joined a club where we try to win every game. Hopefully, they bring good energy, the quality we know and we try to stay with them.
“I think it’s early for them but hopefully they can bring fresh energy and a lot of quality.”
Chelsea beat Palmeiras 2-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Club World Cup, where they will face another Brazilian team – Fluminense – at Met Life Stadium in New Jersey.
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Palmeiras’ goal was scored by 18-year-old attacker Estevao Willian, who is joining the Blues after a £52m move.
“I think he’s a good player with a lot of talent,” said Cucurella. “We want to help him. We try to help him in all the things that we can.”
Cucurella has admitted regular signings and sales have previously made things tricky at Stamford Bridge.
“At the beginning, it was difficult because football is a lot of relationships,” he said. “You stay close with one team-mate and then he leaves or you leave.
“It’s difficult, but I think we have a good group now. I think we have been together for a long time. The most important thing is that as a new player, you feel OK.
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“You have confidence and you can show your personality in everything. If you feel this from the beginning, it’s more easy to reach.”
Should Chelsea beat Fluminense they will face either Paris St-Germain or Real Madrid in the Club World Cup final.
“For all of us, it is very important,” said Cucurella. “At this moment, we do not think about the fatigue. If we are tired, we want to enjoy this moment.
“It is a good opportunity to do something important, to be proud of our work and to play for Chelsea.”