Italian confirms he will be a Chelsea player in January window
Cesare Casedai has claimed that despite his limited minutes under manager Enzo Maresca, he has no plans to leave CHELSEA on loan during the January transfer window.
The 21-year-old has appeared for the club little more than ten times, and despite being on the verge of leaving in the summer, possibly on loan, he chose to stay at Stamford Bridge.
He has yet to play in the Premier League this season, and despite the manager’s decision not to select him, Casadei admitted to TuttoSport in an interview that Enzo Maresca played a crucial part in retaining him at Chelsea.
He said, as relayed by Calciomercato: “When I saw Maresca arrive at Stamford Bridge in the summer I was excited.
“We already knew each other because he was my coach in the first six months of last season at Leicester City.”
He was also asked about the speculation surrounding his future that lingered around in the summer.
The Italian said: “After speaking to the coach, I was 100% sure that the decision to stay would be the best. Maresca told me what he thought, I had no doubts.
“I stayed here without considering possible loans. Nor do I think so at the moment for the next winter transfer market.
“I couldn’t be prouder to play for CHELSEA. The competitive spirit was one of the reasons why I decided not to leave.”