Chelsea are making another signing. Edson Alvarez (Ajax), a pupil of Manchester United manager Eric ten Haag, is keeping an eye on him. The two ate together at Ajax in the past.
British media안전놀이터 team talk said on the 16th (hereafter Korean time), ‘For Chelsea, strengthening the midfielder is an important issue. With the silver goal, Kante’s contract expires at the end of the season. Reports surfaced that Mateo Kovacic could also be sold with more than a year to go before the end of his contract. Chelsea can start to reinforce their midfield. The player they are interested in is Alvarez. Alvarez can also be used as a defensive midfielder or centre-back. He has been identified as a person who can successfully adapt to the English Premier League (EPL),’ it reported.
The media said, ‘Arsenal is also eyeing Alvarez. Chelsea are more active. I tried to sign him in the transfer market last summer. At the time, Ajax rejected the offer. But now Alvarez is preparing for a new challenge.” Alvarez has made 27 appearances for Ajax this season.
“I think everything happens for a reason,” Alvarez said in a recent interview with the Dutch media. “Maybe the time has not yet come. My time will come. I am working hard to enjoy new challenges. If something beautiful happens to me and the team, I want to seize that opportunity,” he said.
Timtalk said: ‘His new challenge period could coincide with Chelsea’s ideal course. Alvarez has a contract with Ajax until 2025.