Chelsea are continuing their XXL transfer window and could soon recruit a new French player.
Benoît Badiashile, Wesley Fofana, Malang Sarr, Axel Disasi, Malo Gusto, Lesley Ugochukwu, Christopher Nkunku… for a few months, chelsea takes on an increasingly French accent. Among their monumental expenses since the takeover of the club by Todd Boehly (already €323m this summer), the Blues have offered themselves many French players.
Olise close to Chelsea
These could soon be joined by a new Frenchy. According to information from Fabrizio Romano, the London club would have activated the release clause of 35 million euros from Michael Olise (21). The attacking midfielder of Crystal Palace, who comes out of a full season with 11 assists in the Premier League, has already said yes to Chelsea and there are only a few details to settle for his transfer.
Chelsea have activated £35m release clause into Michael Olise’s contract — deal advancing to final stages 🚨🔵
Clause has always been there despite denials and all parties will be in touch to finalize the agreement.
Olise already said yes to Chelsea, time to fix details. pic.twitter.com/2aDFuvT2RN
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 15, 2023
Born in London, Olise completed all of his training in England, including Manchester City and… Chelsea in his youth. He made his professional debut with Reading (two seasons) before discovering the Premier League during two full seasons with the Eagles.
