According to Standard Sport, Chelsea have reportedly agreed to sign Axel Disasi for £38.6 million, raising uncertainties about Trevoh Chalobah’s future at the club.
Chalobah, who has played an important role in Mauricio Pochettino’s pre-season plans, believes that his chances of playing regularly in the upcoming season will be limited.
With Thiago Silva, Levi Colwill, and Benoit Badiashile ahead of him in the central defender pecking order, the defender is now eager to secure regular playing time elsewhere.
Chalobah is eager to secure a place in the England squad for the 2024 European Championship next summer. Inter Milan have shown interest in signing him, but the Blue’s asking price of £45 million is a hurdle in the potential move.
With the arrival of Disasi at Stamford Bridge, Mauricio Pochettino will gain a versatile defensive option. Disasi is not only capable in central defence but can also excel as a right-back.
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He has made three appearances for France during the recent World Cup in Qatar. His potential will be an added advantage for the Blues.
After Fofana suffered a serious knee injury, Chelsea’s need to strengthen their defence has become more apparent. Pochettino admitted that he needs a defender following his team’s 2-0 victory over Fulham in a pre-season friendly in Washington.
Meanwhile, the future situation for Chalobah and Chelsea remains to be seen. The youngster has been a dependable player for the club since his return from a loan spell in France in 2021.
However, it appears likely that he will be moving to another club in the near future.
