Chelsea have successfully signed AS Monaco centre-back Axel Disasi in a transfer deal worth £38.6 million. The French star has signed a six-year contract with the English club.
Disasi joins other new signings such as Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson, Angelo Gabriel, Diego Moreira, and Lesley Ugochukwu at Stamford Bridge.
As a right-sided centre-back, Disasi adds valuable defensive depth to the Chelsea squad, which is crucial given Wesley Fofana’s absence due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
The French international expressed his delight in finalizing the move to London and eagerly anticipates achieving success and winning trophies with his new club.
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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 4, 2023
He shared his excitement while talking with Chelsea’s official website; He said:
“I am so happy to be here, at this big club. I am really proud to be able to be a part of this great family, and I hope to achieve very big things here. To win titles. I will do everything I can to achieve those objectives – I am very ambitious”
“I can’t wait to feel the energy of the fans – this is a very good stadium, one where you have a beautiful proximity to the fans. The fervour of the fans in the Premier League, the atmosphere, the intensity of the games – it is something that excites me.”
At 25 years old, Disasi brings valuable experience to the Chelsea squad, becoming one of the older and more seasoned players.
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He is expected to build on his impressive performances at Monaco, where he consistently made over 40 appearances in the last three seasons, often partnering with Benoît Badiashile.
Having played 130 times in Ligue 1 Uber Eats, the experienced defender was also part of the French squad that finished as runners-up in the 2022 World Cup.
The next signing on Chelsea’s transfer plans is likely to be goalkeeper Robert Sánchez, as they have reached an agreement with Brighton for a fee of up to £25 million.
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Talks with Brighton are ongoing for the acquisition of Ecuador midfielder Moisés Caicedo, and Chelsea are also keen to bolster their attacking options by bringing in another striker.
Chelsea has primarily focused on player departures during the first half of the summer transfer window. However, as the market approaches its final weeks, the club is expected to be active in bringing in new signings.
Having performed well in pre-season without facing any defeats, Chelsea will head into their Premier League opener against Liverpool on August 13 with confidence.
