Chelsea likely to lose €40m man as he remains on Manchester City wishlist
The 22/23 season has been an utter disappointment for Chelsea Football Club. Situated in #11th place, the Blues are set to miss out on Europe and will also remain without silverware. However, the club must now keep this disappointment behind them, and focus on preparing themselves for next season.
Before the start of the current season, CFC spent heavily on players. But now, the club will look to trim their squad this summer and raise funds by selling players. While the likes of César Azpilicueta, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are set to leave, Chelsea will also have to come to terms with the departure of Mateo Kovacic.
With 12 months left on his current contract, it seems as if there won’t be any negotiations between Chelsea and Kovacic. At Chelsea, Kovacic won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and the FIFA Club World Cup. His defensive skills along with accurate passing received a lot of praise at Stamford Bridge.
In fact, under former manager Thomas Tuchel, Kovacic was a key figure in the Chelsea squad. Now if reports are to be believed, Kovacic might reunite with Tuchel at Munich. However, it won’t be easy for the German club to secure his signature. Clubs like Arsenal and City are also closely monitoring the Croatian’s situation at Stamford Bridge.
Mateo Kovacic has been a constant feature in Chelsea’s squad this season
Despite this season being disappointing for Chelsea, the team has had certain players stand out for them. One such player is Mateo Kovacic. The 29-year-old former Real Madrid player has been a constant feature in CFC’s midfield. His physicality and leadership on the pitch have been appreciated by many at Stamford Bridge.
This season, Kovacic has made 35 appearances for the Blues in all competitions. While he has only been able to rack up one goal and two assists, his overall performances have been satisfactory. With many clubs across Europe lining up to acquire his services, it will be interesting to observe Kovacic’s future.
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