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Axel Disasi was a mainstay at Chelsea in his first season. After 18 months on the sidelines, he is once again proving why Chelsea signed him – and Premier League clubs are taking notice.
Now 28, Disasi is proving he is more than capable of shining in the Premier League. He joined Chelsea in the summer of 2023 from Monaco for a £39m fee, and became first choice under Mauricio Pochettino.
But the arrival of Enzo Maresca saw the five-time France international’s game time drop. He became a part of the infamous bomb squad under Maresca, along with Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling.
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A loan to Aston Villa in January 2025 failed to do the trick for Disasi, and he returned to Chelsea last summer. Unable to find another move, he remained before joining West Ham on loan earlier this year.
Axel Disasi’s revival at West Ham is attracting suitors
Before the January window, relegation was staring West Ham in the face. But the arrival of Disasi has changed that. The French defender has been a powerhouse at the back for Nuno Espirito Santo.
In his eight Premier League games with the Hammers, Disasi has helped his loan side pick up 12 points. Three wins, draws against Man City and Man United, and only two defeats. Four clean sheets, too.
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If West Ham stay up, Disasi will have played a key role. But the Hammers are not the only side expected to show interest in Disasi, if they stay up. Indeed, according to Sebastien Vidal, Fulham and Villa are keen.
Vidal said on X: “Aston Villa join race to bring back Disasi, but the competition is real with West Ham and Fulham. The Hammers hold the advantage for now, but everything depends on the price Chelsea sets.”
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Over at Stamford Bridge, the biggest priority this summer is likely to be sorting out and improving the club’s options at centre-back. The Blues have a whole wealth of centre-backs, but none good enough.
Is there a way back for Axel Disasi at Chelsea?
Or do the Blues just need to cut their losses?
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Plenty have been linked with a move to West London. Strahinja Pavlovic, Mario Gila, Kim Min-jae, Dayot Upamecano, Marcos Senesi, and plenty more. But could the solution be one within their own ranks?
Disasi’s form at West Ham is hard to ignore, and under Liam Rosenior, the £78k-a-week star could be tempted to reignite his Chelsea career. But, at this stage, there may be too much water under the bridge.
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