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Journalist slams Chelsea player who's become a 'ghost'
Marc Guiu, a £5m signing from Barcelona, has rarely seen the pitch for Chelsea since joining the club.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:36pm
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A fragmented, abstract illustration captures the disjointed nature of Chelsea's attacking struggles, as a young striker struggles to find his place in the team.Chelsea TodayJournalist Matt Law has criticized Chelsea's signing of Marc Guiu, describing the 20-year-old striker as a 'pointless signing' who is unlikely to ever get a proper chance at the club. Guiu has been spotted on the Chelsea substitutes bench and in training, but has rarely appeared in a match for the Blues since joining from Barcelona for £5 million.
Why it matters
Chelsea have been struggling with their attacking output, as highlighted by the team's performance against Manchester City. The lack of playing time for a young signing like Guiu raises questions about the club's player development strategy and whether they are making smart, productive investments in their squad.
The details
According to the report, Guiu has been described as a 'ghost' at Chelsea, with the young striker rarely seen on the pitch despite being on the bench for some matches. Journalist Matt Law has included Guiu on a list of players he believes Chelsea should sell in the upcoming transfer window, stating that the club should not have 'room for players such as Guiu on the bench' given their ambitions.
- Guiu joined Chelsea from Barcelona in 2022.
The players
Marc Guiu
A 20-year-old striker who joined Chelsea from Barcelona in 2022 for £5 million.
Matt Law
A journalist who has criticized Chelsea's signing of Marc Guiu, describing him as a 'pointless signing' who is unlikely to ever get a proper chance at the club.
What they’re saying
“File under pointless signings. Marc Guiu was among the substitutes against City at the weekend and yet it is hard to think of a scenario which might have seen the young striker sent on. Still only 20, Guiu may well go on to have a successful career and it is far too early to write him off. But the £5m signing from Barcelona is very unlikely to ever get a proper chance at Chelsea and keeping him would not do the player nor the team much good. A club with Chelsea's ambitions should not have room for players such as Guiu on the bench.”
— Matt Law, Journalist
The takeaway
This case highlights the challenges Chelsea faces in developing young talent and making smart investments in their squad. The lack of playing time for a £5 million signing like Marc Guiu raises questions about the club's player development strategy and whether they are allocating resources effectively to support their long-term success.
