Done deal: Alex Matos scouting report as exciting Chelsea prospect arrives

The midfielder will spend the rest of the campaign on loan at the John Smith's Stadium

Alex Matos will call the John Smith’s Stadium home for the rest of the campaign. Photo: Huddersfield Town

Huddersfield Town have announced the arrival of 19-year-old Chelsea midfielder Alex Matos on loan for the rest of the season.

Highly-rated Matos follows in the footsteps of Izzy Brown, Trevoh Chalobah and Levi Colwill in arriving on loan at the John Smith’s Stadium for the rest of the campaign – a move that the Terriers hope will help solve one of their most pressing transfer needs.

Although he is often listed online as a winger or forward, Matos has spent most of this season playing in a deeper-lying central midfield role, and we understand Town have acquired Matos to play just such a role.

Town sporting director Mark Cartwright said in a club statement: “It’s rare that young players of Alex’s ability become available to loan, but thanks in part to the relationship we have built with Chelsea and our reputation in helping talented young players grow, it was clear to both parties that this would be a mutually beneficial move.

“There’s been no secret about Alex’s ability since his time with Norwich City, so it was no surprise to see a side of Chelsea’s stature come in to sign him in the summer. It speaks volumes about his character and ability that, having only recently turned 19, he’s already placed himself within first team consideration.

“Alex brings us fresh energy and dynamism within our midfield options, whilst complementing the players we already have to call on. We think those relationships and partnerships will quickly flourish, and we look forward to watching on to see how he progresses over the next few months in blue and white.”

Manager Darren Moore added: “With so many important games to come, improving our options in midfield early in the window was crucial as we’ve seen the impact that injuries can have on the way we want to play as a team.

“Alex has a fantastic pedigree, exciting career to date and huge hunger and desire to succeed right at the very highest level of the game - as his manager, it’s that mentality and application that I find most exciting about him.

“A little bit different to all of our current options, I’m keen to get working with him straight away to see how his game can complement and enhance not only his teammates in midfield, but the side as a whole.”

Matos will wear the number 21 shirt and could make his debut as soon as Sunday’s FA Cup trip away to Manchester City – but if you can’t wait that long to find out what he’s all about, here’s what our own scouting has revealed.