'I often compare him to Michy Batshuayi' - Marseille urged to sign Genk-bound Chelsea striker

Published: August 23, 2021

Marseille have been encouraged to sign Chelsea striker Ike Ugbo by Walfoot journalist Florian Holsbeek.

As first broken by allnigeriasoccer.com nine days ago, Chelsea have reached an agreement with Belgian First Division A team Racing Genk for the sale of the Super Eagles hopeful.

This website also reported with certainty that Genk are in pole position to complete a deal for the former England U17 international despite strange reports claiming that Marseille made a 'late approach' to sign the 22-year-old.

Holsbeek has highlighted the qualities of Ugbo and likened him to another Chelsea striker, Michy Batshuayi due to their similar playing style.

In quotes relayed by Le10Sport, Holsbeek said : "He is a box player, he always hangs out near the goal, I often compare him, all things considered, to Michy Batshuayi.

"He is not physically as strong, he does not have particularly speed either, but he is always in front of his defender.

"He is always available in the box, he knows where the ball will go, right foot, left foot, head, he always has the right gesture."

Chelsea agreed to shred their agreement with Ugbo a year before its expiration in exchange for five million pounds.

The Blues academy graduate will be joining Racing Genk on a four-year deal, subject to a traditional medical.

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