Chelsea's new signing arrives from Croatia after receiving rave reviews for his performances with Hajduk Split. With Liverpool and Tottenham also showing an interest Jose Mourinho's side managed to nip in and sign the midfield protegee for just £3million. Here, LAURIE WHITWELL explains what all the fuss is about. So who is this guy I'm hearing whispers about? Name: Mario Pasalic Club: Chelsea Age: 19 Position: Central midfield Arrival: Chelsea's new signing Mario Pasalic holds his blue shirt aloft at the club's training ground in Cobham I’m going to need more than that... Pasalic has played for Hajduk Split since the age of 10 and progressed through the ranks, enjoying his most productive campaign last season by scoring 11 goals in the Croatian top tier.
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Chelsea snapped up the 19-year-old with Liverpool and Tottenham also keen
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Young midfielder has been likened to Luka Modric
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Chelsea's riches in midfield mean he will probably go on loan this season
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Michael Emenalo has been keeping an eye on him for a while
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Croatian idolises recently departed Blues hero Frank Lampard
Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo watched when Pasalic scored the only goal for @placeholder, as they beat city rivals RNK 1-0 and Jose Mourinho has sanctioned the move.