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Callum Hudson-Odoi wants the number 10 shirt at Chelsea but there's a problem

Callum Hudson-Odoi's camp has asked Frank Lampard and co. to hand the no. 10 kit over to the youngster for the upcoming season. The 18-year-old was actively pursued by Bayern Munich but Chelsea are desperate to keep him.

With Hazard's exit, the no. 10 shirt has no bearers right now though Willian claimed publicly that he had been offered it.

Willian said,

"I was offered the number 10 jersey ahead of next season and I will take it."

According to the report, the no. 10 kit is one of the demands that Callum Hudson-Odoi's representatives have put down during the talks for a new 5-year deal at Chelsea.

However, Frank Lampard said that no decision has been made over who will take over the no. 10 shirt.

"There’s no confirmation on that decision,"

"It will be taken in due course. Hopefully, his return to training date will be early August."

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