Chelsea confirms ‘A formidable presence’ has joined – Powerhouse delighted with move!

CHELSEA have completed the summer signing or Axel Dasasi – and he is delighted with the move to Stamford Bridge.

The defender arrives from Monaco for a fee in the region of £38.6m.

Disasi, who had been linked with Manchester United and Newcastle, was earmarked by the Blues as their top target to replace Wesley Fofana following his latest serious injury.

The Blues posted on the club website: ‘ A formidable presence in the air, an intelligent reader of the game, and a defender capable of being used a right-back when required, Disasi will now test himself against Premier League attackers under Pochettino.

‘Welcome to CHELSEA, Axel!’

Co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said: ‘Axel has showcased his quality over several seasons in France and that has deservedly led to recognition on the international stage.

‘He is ready to take the next step in his career and we are delighted that will be with Chelsea. We welcome him to the club and look forward to him joining up with Mauricio Pochettino and his new teammates in the days ahead.’

Blue is the colour, welcome Axel Disasi! 🔵 pic.twitter.com/7b15qiAtGJ

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 4, 2023

‘It’s something I’ve been waiting for,’ Disasi acknowledges.

‘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. I will do everything I can to achieve those objectives. I am very ambitious.

‘I can’t wait to feel the energy of the fans,’ he continues, now looking out at the pitch from high up in the West Stand. Another perspective to take in.

‘This is a very good stadium, one where you have a beautiful proximity to the fans. A typical English stadium, I think.

‘The fervour of the fans in the Premier League, the atmosphere, the intensity of the games: it is something that excites me.’

‘I’m a defender who likes to properly look for the ball and win it back,’ he states. ‘The best way of anticipating the opposition player’s move is by being in the best position possible.

‘I like to have the ball at my feet and play passes. I like interceptions, and I like to be aggressive with the opposition, to use my physicality.

‘When I was younger, I started as an attacker. When I got bigger, I moved back. As a professional I have played left-back, right or left centre-back or in a three, and with the national team at the World Cup at right-back.

‘I like full-back too because it allows me to play more with the ball. I like to be offensively minded, and I can score goals.’

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