EPL 2016/17: 5 centre-backs Chelsea should consider signing this summer

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MAY 12:  John Terry of Chelsea is chucked in the air by team mates while celebrating winning the leauge title after the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea at The Hawthorns on May 12, 2017 in West Bromwich, England.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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#4 Stefan De Vrij

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AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MARCH 31:  Stefan de Vrij of Netherlands celebrates scoring the opening goal during the international friendly match between the Netherlands and Spain held at Amsterdam Arena on March 31, 2015 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.  (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
De Vrij could be destined for greatness
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Born and bred in the land of total football, Stefan De Vrij is the epitome of an elegant centre-half. His deft touch and silky passing enable him to initiate attacks and switch play at will, but he isn’t all style and no substance. The Dutch International is also quick to spot danger, and he seldom has to resort to last-ditch tackles.

Additionally, the 25-year-old thrives in a back three at Lazio, so it’s fair to say that he will fit into Antonio Conte’s system seamlessly. Speaking of qualities that the Italian desires, De Vrij demonstrated tremendous resolve and strength of character- traits that you don’t see in many of today’s prima donnas- when he returned from knee surgery to cement his place in the heart of the Biancocelesti's defence. All in all, this one’s a slam dunk.

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