https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2020/08/20/ forward-returns-on-loan-to-the-championship 20 Aug 2020 Chelsea Football Club can also confirm the signing of Xavier Mbuyamba from Barcelona. The 18-year-old signed a professional contract at Cobham earlier this week and will join our development squad ahead of preparations for the new campaign. https://i.imgur.com/zfDF0Tg.jpg A Dutch Under-19 international, Mbuyamba is a tall right-footed central defender who enjoys playing with the ball at his feet and is equally as strong in the air. He joined his local team MVV Maastrict as an Under-9 and progressed through the age groups before signing at the Nou Camp last summer. After being watched closely by the Blues, the Dutchman has made the switch to west London, committing himself to the club until at least 2023.