Chelsea has officially signed the defender from Ligue 1 on a six-year contract.
Axel Disasi joins Chelsea from Monaco, marking another significant investment by the club.
- Axel Disasi makes the move from Monaco to Chelsea.
- He has signed a contract that runs until 2029.
- The transfer cost Chelsea €45m (£39m/$50m).
Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, the co-sporting directors, welcome Disasi to Stamford Bridge, praising his quality and international recognition.
The club is excited about Disasi’s career progression with Chelsea and looks forward to him joining Mauricio Pochettino and his new teammates.
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Chelsea decided to acquire Disasi after losing Wesley Fofana to a serious knee injury and saying farewell to Cesar Azpilicueta and Kalidou Koulibaly, necessitating a new centre-back.
Diasi hopes to secure a regular spot in Pochettino’s starting lineup after the transfer.
The new Premier League campaign for Chelsea will begin on Sunday, August 13, against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
