Ex-Chelsea defender Xavier Mbuyamba has been called the 'new Van Dijk' and was schooled by Barca at La Masia academy

Xavier Mbuyamba has cancelled his contract with La Liga giants Barcelona and joined Chelsea in 2020. The 18-year-old is 6ft 5in tall and has drawn comparisons to Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk.

Xavier Mbuyamba cancelled his contract with Barcelona and joined Chelsea this summer. The 18-year-old Dutch defender is 6ft 5in tall and has been compared to Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk.

Xavier Mbuyamba was called up to the Dutch U19s squad in November 2019. He was schooled by Barcelona at La Masia academy. M buyamba has been called the 'new Van Dijk' by Dutch media.

Xavier Mbuyamba has been called the 'new Van Dijk' and was schooled by Barca at La Masia academy.

Xavier Mbuyamba was schooled by Barcelona's academy. He made his debut at the age of 16 in the Dutch second division with MVV Maastricht. Chelsea had a trial with him, but he chose to join Barcelona in 2019.

Xavier Mbuyamba was schooled by Barcelona's academy La Masia. He played for LaMasia's Under-19 team and LaMia B team. Barcelona wanted £1.8m for him but he was not given a starting role. His contract was cancelled and he became a free agent.

Chelsea were one of four Premier League clubs who made offers to Mbuyamba. Real Madrid, Juventus and other European giants were also monitoring the situation. Chelsea refused to let him go out on loan in January 2022. M buyamba is currently playing for Volendam in the Eredivisie. He wants to play one, two or three seasons there. He also wanted to join Barcelona, but they got a transfer ban.