Axel Disasi, 25-year-old French defender, completed his move to Chelsea from Monaco, committing to a six-year term for a transfer fee of €45m (£38.5m). This comes after a successful run with Monaco, where he appeared 49 times in the 2022-23 season across various competitions.
The addition of Disasi to the Blues’ squad provides needed defensive reinforcement following a severe knee injury sustained by Wesley Fofana. The French international played in all 38 of Monaco’s Ligue 1 matches last season.
Expressing his delight to join Chelsea, Disasi said, “It fills me with great pride to join such an esteemed club. My ambition here is to accomplish significant feats, including winning titles. I’ll dedicate every effort towards reaching these goals.”
In the meantime, Chelsea have reached a price agreement with Brighton for goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, although the Seagulls have turned down several offers for his teammate Moises Caicedo.
Disasi, who has worn the French colors four times including as a substitute in the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina, has made 129 appearances for Monaco since joining from Stade de Reims in August 2020.
The central defender’s arrival at Stamford Bridge comes as the sixth signing of the summer, following Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson, Lesley Ugochukwu, Angelo Gabriel, and Diego Moreira. This marks new manager Mauricio Pochettino’s ongoing efforts to shape the squad.
With Benoit Badiashile starting the season injured and Fofana expected to be out for several months, Disasi will be contending for a starting position with fellow central defenders Thiago Silva, Trevoh Chalobah, and Levi Colwill, who renewed his contract on August 2nd.
“I’m thrilled about experiencing the passion of the Premier League fans and the intensity of the matches,” said Disasi.
Chelsea concluded their pre-season fixtures with a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund in Chicago, remaining undefeated throughout their US tour. Now the focus shifts to their opening Premier League match at home against Liverpool on August 13th.
With a mission to overhaul the squad and significantly improve on their 12th-place finish last season, Pochettino has seen several players including Mateo Kovacic, Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, N’Golo Kante, Mason Mount, Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Ethan Ampadu, Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang, Abdul Rahman Baba, and former captain Cesar Azpilicueta leave the club this summer.
Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, co-sporting directors of Chelsea, shared their excitement over Disasi’s arrival, stating, “Axel has demonstrated his exceptional talent over several seasons in France, which rightly earned him international recognition. He’s prepared for the next chapter in his career and we’re thrilled that it’ll be with Chelsea. We warmly welcome him and eagerly anticipate his integration with Mauricio Pochettino’s squad and his new teammates.”
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Axel Disasi Chelsea Transfer
Who is Axel Disasi?
Axel Disasi is a 25-year-old French international defender who has recently joined Chelsea from Monaco.
How long is Axel Disasi’s contract with Chelsea?
Axel Disasi has signed a six-year contract with Chelsea.
How much was Axel Disasi’s transfer fee?
Chelsea paid a transfer fee of 45 million euros (£38.5 million) for Axel Disasi.
What position does Axel Disasi play?
Axel Disasi is a central defender.
Which team did Axel Disasi transfer from?
Axel Disasi transferred to Chelsea from Monaco.
Why did Chelsea sign Axel Disasi?
Chelsea signed Axel Disasi to reinforce their defence after Wesley Fofana suffered a serious knee injury.
Who are the other players Chelsea has signed during the summer?
Besides Axel Disasi, Chelsea has also signed Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson, Lesley Ugochukwu, Angelo Gabriel, and Diego Moreira over the summer.
When is Chelsea’s first Premier League match of the 2023-24 season?
Chelsea’s first Premier League match of the 2023-24 season is on August 13, against Liverpool, at home.
Who are the players who have left Chelsea so far this summer?
Mateo Kovacic, Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, N’Golo Kante, Mason Mount, Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Ethan Ampadu, Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang, Abdul Rahman Baba, and former captain Cesar Azpilicueta have all departed Chelsea this summer.
Who is the new manager of Chelsea?
The new manager of Chelsea is Mauricio Pochettino.
More about Axel Disasi Chelsea Transfer
- Chelsea FC Official Site
- Axel Disasi’s Profile on ESPN
- Premier League Official Site
- Mauricio Pochettino’s Coaching Profile
- Monaco FC Official Site
