Axel Disasi Transfer from Chelsea to Olympique Lyonnais
According to Fabrizio Romano, Axel Disasi is available for the January transfer window, reports about a loan are not accurate, and the French defender cannot leave on loan because Chelsea has already used all its additional loan slots in the UK this season. OL has been informed about Disasi's availability.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Lyon have been kept informed about any developments regarding Axel Disasi as the January transfer window approaches.
Axel Disasi has been training with Chelsea’s U21s, according to 90min. The player was unable to secure a transfer over the summer despite fleeting interest from Bournemouth and his former club Monaco. Aston Villa, where Disasi was on loan for the second half of last season, were uninterested in a permanent deal. Lyon have been linked with Disasi as they seek emergency defensive cover, and his more modest wages will allow for a simpler exit.
Axel Disasi was banished from the Chelsea first-team following a poor performance against Ipswich Town last December and spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa. Several proposed transfers were not completed over the summer and Disasi is set to be sold in January amid interest from Borussia Dortmund, Newcastle and West Ham. However, reports suggest that Lyon are currently the frontrunners to sign him, and an exit is almost certain.
According to L'Équipe, Olympique Lyonnais have made formal contact regarding a potential loan move for Axel Disasi. The French club’s proposal is reportedly dependent on whether Chelsea are willing to subsidise part of his wages, which could complicate negotiations. Lyon are seeking temporary defensive reinforcements as Clinton Mata and Moussa Niakhaté are both scheduled to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations in early January. The club’s recruitment team considers Disasi an ideal short-term solution, and the player is believed to be open to a move that guarantees regular football.
Olympique Lyonnais are considering a loan move during the Africa Cup of Nations period to cover squad depth. In that scenario, a short-term deal until the end of the season with a reasonable loan fee is possible. Lyon’s decision will depend on the player's immediate readiness and the financial terms of wage sharing. Adding a purchase option could give Chelsea flexibility in the summer.
L'Équipe reports that Lyon's management has contacted Chelsea's Axel Disasi. The 27-year-old French international could be loaned until the end of the season, but he also has other potentially more interesting options for a permanent transfer. It is not yet certain if Lyon will pursue the move due to the player's form, as he has not played for Chelsea this season.
According to a Friday report from L'Equipe, Olympique Lyonnais is considering a loan move for Chelsea's central defender Axel Disasi to provide cover for players participating in the Africa Cup of Nations. The 2022 World Cup runner-up would reportedly be interested in finishing the campaign in Lyon, a move the English club would not oppose. Discussions have been ongoing for several days, but the French club is hesitant as they need an immediately ready player, and Disasi has not made any official first-team appearances this season.
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