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PSG star tried to force through summer transfer to Chelsea, confirms coach

PSG star tried to force through summer transfer to Chelsea, confirms coach

Premier League, Ligue 1, Transfer Info
Alphonse Areola was desperate to join Chelsea this transfer summer, according to their goalkeeping coach Christophe Lollichon. The Paris Saint-Germain goalie was reportedly the subject of interest from Chelsea before the club spent a world record transfer fee on bringing Kepa Arrizabalaga to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea needed a replacement for Real Madrid-bound Thibaut Courtois, and it seems Areola was hopeful he would be the person to fill in. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘We spoke a lot in the summer. He wanted to come here but the final decision was not my responsibility,’ Lollichon told Le Figaro. ‘It would have been a pleasure to work with him. ‘I did not have to wait until Thursday [on his France debut] to discover Alphonse. For me, he is al...
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