Armando Broja has opened up on his new Chelsea contract, his chances this season and the arrival of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at Stamford Bridge.
The 20-year-old signed a new six year contract last week to see him commit his future to the Blues after a summer of uncertainty.
Broja was linked with moves to Newcastle United and West Ham following an impressive debut season in the Premier League, netting six goals in the competition during a spell at Southampton on loan.
With Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku departing, Thomas Tuchel has relied on Broja as an impact substitute in the opening weeks of the season, with the Albania international yet to make his first start under the German.
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Aubameyang was brought in on the last day of the transfer window, with Chelsea adding to their attacking options.
However, Broja’s services were still required for the season and he signed an extension as he looks forward to a future at Stamford Bridge.
Speaking to football.london, Broja said: “You see speculation.
"But I am here now at Chelsea. And I have signed my contract, so I am delighted to be at this amazing club.
"I have always been a confident boy and it is important to keep that and remain confident.
"I feel like I can help the team a lot. I will do my best on and off the pitch in any way I can. I believe I can."
The Albania international continued to discuss his game time this season, admitting that the introduction of five substiturtes in the Premier League could aid his desire for first team football.
"If you're on the bench you now have more opportunities to come on (with five substitutions),” he continued.
“So everybody is preparing themselves mentally and physically for whenever the manager calls on you.
“That can happen at any point; last minute, halftime, at any point depending on how the game’s going. It’s about being ready and expecting it and staying focused.”
Broja finalised by revealing that he is excited to learn from Aubameyang after his arrival from Barcelona, hoping to lean on his experience to become a better player.
"He is a great player and has done a lot in his career so far. Now he has come to Chelsea, I can learn a lot from him,” he said.
"He has done it at Arsenal and Barcelona, so he is a good addition to the club and the team. He seems like a very good guy and I am excited to learn a few things he has. It is good to have that competition in the team."
Chelsea face Dinamo Zagreb in Champions League action on Tuesday, with Broja hoping to have earned a start after an impressive cameo against West Ham on Saturday.
Topics: Chelsea, Armando Broja, Thomas Tuchel, Football, Premier League, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Nick Emms