Chelsea have made a significant defensive signing in the form of French defender Axel Disasi. The 25-year-old has joined the Blues from Monaco in a deal worth £38.6 million (A$75 million). Disasi, who has made 130 appearances in Ligue 1, has also been capped four times by the French national team and was part of their squad in the 2020 World Cup.
The transfer comes as Chelsea seeks to strengthen their squad following a disappointing Premier League season. The club’s new manager, Mauricio Pochettino, is overseeing a squad overhaul, and Disasi is the latest addition in their summer transfer activities. The signing of Disasi follows the acquisitions of Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson, Lesley Ugochukwu, Angelo Gabriel, and Diego Moreira.
Disasi expressed his excitement about joining Chelsea, stating, 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. He reassured fans of his ambition and eagerness to contribute to the team’s success. The Chelsea sporting directors, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, commended Disasi’s qualities and international recognition, emphasizing his readiness to take the next step in his career.
The Blues’ first fixture of the new season is a home match against Liverpool on August 13. As the club prepares for the upcoming campaign, they have also reportedly secured a deal with Brighton to sign goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Additionally, there have been rumors linking Chelsea to a potential transfer for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, with the Seagulls allegedly seeking a £100 million fee.
Chelsea fans will be hopeful that the new signings, including Disasi, will provide the team with the necessary boost to compete at the highest level in the Premier League.
