It’s no secret—Chelsea’s backline has cracked more than it should.
Over one goal conceded per game this season. And since 2025 began, things have gone downhill fast. For a team hoping to return to the Champions League, that’s unacceptable. Enzo Maresca knows it. Which is why change is not optional—it’s urgent.
Enter Cristhian Mosquera. Twenty years old. Calm on the ball. Over six feet tall. Comfortable across the backline. And crucially—affordable.
With his contract winding down at Valencia, Chelsea are eyeing a £21 million swoop, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes via 90min
He’s the type of player Chelsea’s recruitment has prioritised: young, hungry, with room to grow. But Mosquera isn’t just a future prospect. He’s already proven in La Liga. For Valencia, he’s shown maturity in tight games and confidence in build-up play.
Chelsea don’t just need depth—they need reliability.
Mosquera provides it. He’s comfortable with the ball, quick to read danger, and dominant in the air. The perfect Maresca defender: progressive, yet secure. And at £21 million? He’s a bargain in today’s market.
But there’s more.
Chelsea are also eyeing Dean Huijsen of Bournemouth, another ball-playing centre-back. But Huijsen would cost more than double Mosquera’s fee. If Chelsea land both, they won’t just patch holes—they’ll rebuild the heart of their defence. And that matters. Because in football, identity starts at the back. Stability allows risk. Risk creates beauty.
Chelsea want to play. But first—they must stop conceding.
Mosquera might just be the first brick.