Chelsea Nears Agreement with AS Monaco for French Defender

In an exciting development for Chelsea fans, the club is reportedly on the verge of securing a deal with AS Monaco for the acquisition of talented French center-back Axel Disasi.

According to David Ornstein, negotiations between the two clubs have reached an advanced stage and are anticipated to be concluded in the coming week. AS Monaco has already given the green light for a €15 million deal to bring in Mohammed Salisu as a new center-back, clearing the way for Disasi’s potential move to Chelsea.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea have reached an agreement in principle with AS Monaco to sign defender Axel Disasi. #CFC set to pay #ASMonaco ~€45m for 25yo France int’l. Right centre-back option. Fofana out for considerable period due to knee injury @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/hiCbrWoiNo

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 30, 2023

The highly-rated 25-year-old defender has reportedly accepted the proposal from the Premier League giants, and it seems the transfer is edging closer to completion. Once the final details are ironed out, Chelsea is poised to pay a considerable fee of approximately €45 million to secure the services of the French international.

Axel Disasi is seen as an ideal option to reinforce Chelsea’s defense, providing solid defensive capabilities and an impressive presence at the back. With Wesley Fofana facing an extended period on the sidelines due to a knee injury, Disasi’s arrival will undoubtedly bolster Chelsea’s defensive depth and offer further competition for the right center-back position.