In what appears to be the final stages of negotiations, Chelsea is closing in on the signing of Monaco defender Axel Disasi for a fee around €45 million (£39m/$50m). The 25-year-old is expected to bolster Chelsea’s defense and is likely to be deployed as a right-sided center back. The move comes as a strategic effort to reinforce the team’s backline, considering they conceded 47 goals in the previous season. The significance of Disasi’s signing is further highlighted by the news of Wesley Fofana’s injury, which will keep him sidelined for an extended period due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Disasi’s arrival is a timely addition for Chelsea, as the player was also sought after by Newcastle and Manchester United during the summer transfer window. However, the London club has successfully secured an agreement in principle for a deal worth £38 million (€45 million), as reported by The Athletic, putting them in a favorable position to secure his signature.
Looking at the bigger picture, Axel Disasi will be one of several new arrivals at Stamford Bridge as Mauricio Pochettino takes charge of the team and initiates an era of significant investment. In addition to the return of promising players like Levi Colwill and Malo Gusto, Chelsea has made three permanent signings, including the high-profile £53 million transfer of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig. These acquisitions reflect the club’s ambition to strengthen the squad and compete at the highest level in the upcoming season.