In the build-up to tomorrow's Premier League match against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, big-spending Chelsea raised eyebrows by signing their third Red Devil in six months.
Yet there is no need for Alex Ferguson to fret. Because these Red Devils are not the ones who call Old Trafford home, but proud Belgians who have long carried the Red Devils' moniker on the world stage.
The deadline-day capture of Racing Genk left-winger Kevin de Bruyne (pictured) for a reported fee of GBP6.6 million (HK$80.8 million) proves that Belgians are becoming hot property around Europe. De Bruyne joins compatriots Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois on the books at Stamford Bridge.
Like his former club teammate Courtois, 19, De Bruyne, 20, will be loaned out for the rest of the season as he grows in maturity and confidence. For now, De Bruyne finds himself back at Genk while goalkeeper Courtois is temporarily wearing the gloves at Atletico Madrid, the former club of Manchester United's David de Gea.
But cast an eye around England and you will see a host of Belgians already successfully plying their trade. They are young, confident and play crucial roles at their clubs.
We saw how Manchester City's form slumped after the suspension of club captain Vincent Kompany. Another defender, Thomas Vermaelen, seems to be the glue that keeps an often-fragile Arsenal defence together. Fulham striker Moussa Dembele and Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini are two Belgian stars admired for their skill and tenacity.