Chelsea are expected to add another wonderkid to their ranks with the signing of 16-year-old Dastan Satpaev.
The Blues’ transfer policy in recent seasons has revolved around recruiting exciting prospects from around the world and that remains the case in the January window.
While many supporters have called for high-profile signings to help Enzo Maresca and the first team immediately, sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart appear to be more focused on the next generation.
The Chelsea Chronicle provides all the important information about the West London club’s latest addition, Dastan Satpaev, even though he won’t arrive for some time.
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Who is Chelsea’s latest wonderkid signing Dastan Satpaev?
Dastan Satpaev age
Dastan Satpaev was born in Almaty, Kazakhstan on August 12, 2008. He plays for local Kazakhstan Premier Liga club Kairat Almaty.
Dastan Satpaev height
Satpaev is five feet, seven inches tall (1.70 metres). Chelsea’s shortest first-team players are Pedro Neto (1.74m) and Marc Cucurella (1.73m).
What is Dastan Satpaev‘s best position?
Satpaev’s best position is centre forward, where he plays most of the time for club and country. The two-footed attacker also has some experience on the left wing.
Dastan Satpaev stats
Satpaev has played 28 times for Kairat Almaty’s under-18 team, registering an impressive 27 goals and nine assists.
He’s also scored once and set up another in five games for the club’s reserve team, Kairat-Zhas, who play in the second tier of the Kazakhstani football pyramid.
Satpaev has five goal contributions in 10 appearances for Kazakhstan’s under-17 team in friendlies and European U17 Championship qualification.
Dastan Satpaev transfer value
Satpaev’s value has yet to be decided by any of the major transfer websites. What we do know is that Chelsea have agreed to pay £3.4 million for his services, per Fabrizio Romano.
This might seem an outlandish fee for a 16-year-old with little senior football under his belt, but it could turn out to be an absolute bargain if he develops into a Premier League-calibre player.
What is Dastan Satpaev‘s Chelsea contract?
Satpaev will move to Stamford Bridge on a five-year deal with an option for an extra season in the summer of 2026 when he turns 18.
Dastan Satpaev Instagram
You can find Satpaev on Instagram under the handle @d.satpayev. He has over 9,500 followers, which will increase significantly when he moves to the Premier League.
Dastan Satpaev Twitter
Satpaev does not have a public Twitter/X account.
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