Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez was a goal for Chelsea in the course of the summer time switch window.
The Blues wished to usher in a defensive midfielder however Ajax blocked the transfer after letting Antony go away the membership for a substantial sum of cash. The Dutch outfit didn’t need to lose a number of key gamers in a single window and Alvarez was left disenchanted with the choice.
The 25-year-old Mexican worldwide has now revealed in an interview (h/t 90min) that it was a disappointing state of affairs for him, however he’s satisfied that he’ll get to affix an enormous membership sooner or later.
There were reports again then that the participant even refused to coach after being denied a transfer to Stamford Bridge.
He said: “I’m very disenchanted about it. However I’m satisfied that someday one other massive membership will come for me. This winter, or in the summertime. For now I can solely give attention to Ajax.”
Chelsea wanted to usher in midfield reinforcements in the course of the summer time switch window, particularly with the likes of N’Golo Kanté affected by persistent harm issues. The 31-year-old Frenchman can be out of contract in the summertime and the Blues might want to herald a high quality defensive midfielder to interchange him.
Alvarez has showcased his high quality within the Dutch league and it will likely be fascinating to see if Chelsea resolve to resume their curiosity in him on the finish of the season. The Mexican can function as a centre-back as nicely and his versatility can be a bonus for Graham Potter.
Ajax are prone to be extra open to a sale in the summertime as it will give them loads of alternatives to usher in a high quality alternative. Will probably be fascinating to see how the state of affairs develops over the subsequent few months now.
