But then with the universe potentially being infinite, then us existing is a mathematical certainty.
Infinite monkeys+ infinite typewriters+ infinite amount of time = the entire works of Shakespeare, for example.
So the final sentence isn't actually backed up by any quote from the man himself. He could have just said "you'd expect him to be sold soon yes, but we'll see".
Apart from anything else, when Cortese refers to the 5 year plan he is referring to the club as a whole, not just it's position in the 92 club tier.
This is highlighted by him saying that we are "ahead of schedule" in the interview posted above - despite us missing out on promotion last season.
He played his entire youth team career at CM, that's why. Players get moved around all over the place when they are young, it's all about finding your best position. Chamberlains is wide right, no doubt.
Actually played quite a few games for us and did very well when going back up to Scotland. The point the OP was making is that these two players have literally done nothing, good or bad, for us in the time they've been here.