Chelsea close Olisse

Only the formalities remain for him to sign Michael Olisse in Chelsea. After the deal was finalized with Crystal Palacewhile the French striker has found it in everything with the “blues”. Five years will be the contract of the talented winger, with the two clubs from London to agree on the completion of the transfer to 45 million eurossurpassing the original offer of the order of 39 million.

Today, the 21-year-old winger will undergo medical tests, signing his new contract later. It is then expected to be directly integrated into its preparation Chelsea, with the official announcement a matter of hours. The young footballer was personal choice of the “blue” coach, Mauricio Pochettino, who had him in a prominent position, to strengthen the attack. At the same time that he himself Olise had expressed his desire to compete, under the instructions of the Argentine coach.

All this and while in the “trick” for its acquisition was also the Manchester City, initially having the lead. Because its owner Champions League was closer to her financial requirements Crystal Palacegiving the player, at the same time, the opportunity to compete in the top club competition, something that the Chelsea. Despite all that, Mr Olise will follow the path of Nicholas Jackson, Christopher Nkuku and Angelo Gabrielconstituting it fourth transfer of the “blues” to strengthen the strike line.

This “breather” was essential for his team Pochettinoafter the departures of Kai Havertz, Mason Mount, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Christian Pulisic. THE Olise comes from a very “creative” year, struggling 40 timesin Championship, Cup and League Cup of England. Write down 11 assists and scored 2 goals. At the same time, he also competed in European Championship under 21 years of age where he succeeded 1 goal in 4 gameswith the France to reach the quarterfinals of the event.

Editor: Thodoris Dimopoulos