Chelsea complete Deadline Day 2 with signing as Denis Zakaria seals late move from Juventus. The Blues have confirmed they have the optio...
Chelsea complete Deadline Day 2 with signing as Denis Zakaria seals late move from Juventus.
The Blues have confirmed they have the option to sign the Switzerland international permanently for a fee believed to be around £30m. International Edson Alvarez.
The 24-year-old was understood to be interested in a late move to Stamford Bridge but with the Dutch transfer window closing last night, Ajax were unprepared to approve his departure.
Zakaria's loan was easier. He joined Juventus in January from Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach but has struggled to stay fit.
He leaves Juventus for Chelsea after making just 15 first-team appearances in his eight months at the club READ MORE Todd Boehly makes difficult transfer decision to Chelsea after Thomas Tuchel signs deal Blues will cover Zakaria's salary on his entire loan, but offers Thomas Tuchel the defensive midfielder that Chelsea has been missing during the German's tenure.
After completing his move to Stamford Bridge, Zakaria told the club's internal media: "I'd like to say hello to all the Chelsea fans. I'm so happy and proud to be Blue and can't wait to see you soon. at Stamford Bridge.
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