"If only I’d known you sooner," goes the proverb, which also applies to Chelsea’s case regarding the signing of Manou Koné from Roma…
That’s because, last summer, the London club had the opportunity to acquire the French central midfielder’s rights for 50 million euros.
ΣΧΕΤΙΚΑ ΑΡΘΡΑ
However, they did not do so, with the “Giallorossi” valuing him at… double that amount, in order to let him go during the winter transfer window, as reported by “Gazzetta dello Sport”!
Chelsea wants to strengthen its midfield following the transfer of Enzo Fernández to Manchester City, with Koné high on Chabi Alonso’s list, according to the Italian newspaper’s report.
The 25-year-old international midfielder is under contract with Roma through June 2029, has impressed with his performances in Serie A, and is a regular in Zinedine Zidane’s starting lineup as well as on his country’s national team.
*photo source: AP
