Following his move to Chelsea, former Exeter City starlet Ethan Ampadu could be set to return to St James Park next season after the Blues' Under-23 side were drawn in the same Checkatrade Trophy group as the Grecians, Plymouth Argyle and Yeovil Town.
We will now attempt to tell you in more detail about Ampadu the player.
Ampadu, now that name sounds familiar?
Yes, his father Kwame is a former Grecians midfielder who also played for Swansea and represented the Republic of Ireland at Under-21 in a career which began in the late 1980s with Arsenal.
So he has some pedigree then. Does that the fact that his father has played for the Republic of Ireland at Under-21 level mean he can represent more than one country?
Yes, he is in fact eligible to play for England, Wales, Ghana and the Republic of Ireland but has so far pledged his international allegiance to the Welsh. He has represented them at Under-17 and Under-19 level and was invited by manager Chris Coleman to train alongside the likes of Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey on the eve of Euro 2016. He also received a similar invitation ahead of their 2018 World Cup qualifier with Serbia last May, which he was able to attend as it was during his half-term holidays - owing to the fact that he is still only 16!
How many appearances has he made for the Grecians?
13 in all competitions, including a Man of the Match display on his debut against Championship side Brentford in the EFL Cup. By appearing in that fixture he surpassed the former Arsenal record goal scorer Cliff Bastin in becoming the Grecians' youngest ever player - a record that stood for 87 years.
What position does he play?
He has been used in defence and midfield by Grecians' manager Paul Tisdale, but his preferred position is as a defensive midfielder.
And was there more than one club interested in him?
Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United all displayed interest in him and the Gunners seemed to be the most likely destination as his father, Kwame, works as a youth coach at the Emirates Stadium.
However, Chelsea have won the race for his signature and negotiations over his fee remain ongoing.
So he could become a legend then?
The signs are that he could surpass other former Grecians' alumni, including George Friend, Matt Grimes and another current starlet Ollie Watkins. Barring serious injury he could find his way to the Blues' first team in a few years, via a loan spell with in Holland possibly. He has already shown great levels of maturity, which saw him win the respect of his former teammates when he was introduced to the first team set up at St James Park.
