The transfer window has opened and Lille FC, one of France's top clubs, have signed a deal to sell their star midfielder, Samuel Eto'o, to Chelsea for a reported sum of €35 million.
Eto'o, who has been at the club since he joined in 2011, is a versatile player with excellent dribbling skills and is considered one of the best midfielders in Europe. He has won numerous awards throughout his career, including the FIFA Player of the Year award in 2014.
However, LilleFC has struggled recently, and it seems that they need to make some changes if they want to improve their position in the league. They have also seen their fortunes change as they have lost several key players over the summer.
Chelsea, on the other hand, have had a busy summer, bringing in players such as Jorginho and Fernandinho, who can provide a lot of attacking cover for the team. However, they still need to find a replacement for Eto'o, who is a big part of their success this season.
It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will be able to attract a suitable replacement for Eto'o, but they have made some good signings in recent weeks, including a loan signing from Napoli. The club has already paid a significant amount of money to bring in the player, so there is no doubt that Chelsea will be looking to sign another player in order to strengthen their squad.
Overall, it looks like LilleFC may need to make some changes to their current squad in order to compete with Chelsea. If they do not succeed in doing so, it could lead to a loss of confidence among fans and supporters alike.