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Gilmour reveals he idolised Xavi & Iniesta as he aims to be a future star at Chelsea

Chelsea youngster Billy Gilmour has revealed that he idolised Barcelona pair Xavi and Andres Iniesta when he was growing up and is enjoying life with the Blues after leaving Rangers in 2017.

The 18-year-old made his debut for the club in the 2019-20 season and has made four first-team appearances in total, in the Premier League and Carabao Cup.

Signed from Rangers as a 16-year-old, Gilmour has been tipped as a star for the future and the diminutive midfielder has revealed how Barcelona legends Xavi and Iniesta are two players he's always looked up to.