Complex sentence: In November 1996, Zola joined Chelsea for £4.5 million as one of several continental players signed by Ruud Gullit and wore the number 25 jersey, he made his debut in a 1--1 draw with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.
Split into simpler sentences: In November 1996, Zola joined Chelsea for £4.5 million as one of several continental players signed by Ruud Gullit and was assigned the number 25 jersey. He made his debut in a 1--1 draw with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.