Chelsea £145m quartet to be axed as Enzo Maresca begins major overhaul
Enzo Maresca’s appointment as the new Chelsea manager has set the stage for significant changes within the squad.
The Italian tactician, fresh from his Championship-winning campaign with Leicester City, now faces the task of reshaping Chelsea’s expensively assembled team.
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Following Mauricio Pochettino’s departure after a single season in charge, Maresca steps into the role with a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
His experience as Pep Guardiola’s assistant during Manchester City’s treble-winning campaign adds to his credentials.
To fund new signings, Maresca is reportedly prepared to offload four players, generating a combined sum of £145 million. Let’s take a closer look at the potential departures:
- Benoit Badiashile: The 23-year-old defender, signed from Monaco for £33 million in January 2023, has failed to meet expectations. AC Milan is rumored to be interested in acquiring him.
- Robert Sanchez: The 44-year-old goalkeeper, signed for £25 million last summer, may be allowed to leave. Maresca seeks a goalkeeper who excels with their feet, and Sanchez has attracted attention from both the Premier League and Spain.
- Marc Cucurella: Despite arriving from Brighton in a £60 million deal last summer, the 25-year-old player has not lived up to his price tag. Manchester United and Aston Villa have been linked with him.
- Trevoh Chalobah: As a product of Chelsea’s academy, the 24-year-old center-back could be sacrificed. Any fee received for him would contribute directly to Maresca’s transfer budget.
Manchester United’s reported interest in the £25 million move for the England under-21 international adds further intrigue. If these four players secure the desired fees, Chelsea could bolster their coffers by £145 million.
