"Patrik Mercado to Sevilla, here we go! Deal done for the Ecuadorian to join after the World Cup 2026. Announcement expected in the next 24h, but all done, documents exchanged."
"Chelsea's interest in Patrik Mercado, before the player's summer move to Sevilla, underlines a realisation that the squad remains dangerously over-reliant on Cole Palmer. While Liam Rosenior has found success with a high-intensity system, the drop in creativity that occurs whenever Palmer is rested or moved wide has cost the Blues vital points."
Patrik Mercado, a 22-year-old Ecuadorian attacking midfielder, has chosen to join Sevilla over Chelsea in a summer transfer. The move represents another setback for Chelsea following Jeremy Jacquet's January departure to Liverpool. Mercado scored seven goals and provided eleven assists last season, demonstrating his creative abilities. Chelsea's pursuit of Mercado reflected their recognition that the squad relies too heavily on Cole Palmer for creativity. The Blues plan summer acquisitions across defense, attack, and midfield positions. Mercado's decision to join Sevilla instead of Chelsea underscores the club's ongoing recruitment challenges and their need for specialist attacking midfielders to reduce Palmer's workload.
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