“I want him to complete my team” – Enzo Maresca wants Chelsea to secure £34m player deal
Maresca’s Individual Request for a Crucial Signature
The Chelsea administration is pursuing a £34 million player to satisfy new boss Enzo Maresca’s plea for the club to make a crucial acquisition.
A busy Stamford Bridge transfer window
Chelsea spent about £120 million during their very busy summer transfer window. According to The Athletic, the team is expected to pay £17 million to recruit Aaron Anselmino from Boca Juniors and £8.5 million to sign Caleb Wiley from Atlanta United. Chelsea has spent close to £120 million on these players after spending a total of £25.5 million on them. This comes after large-scale purchases that cost £93 million, including the free agent defender Tosin Adarabioyo, the striker Marc Guiu, the homegrown player Omari Kellyman, the midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and the attacker Portuguese ace Renato Veiga.
Potential for More Signings
Despite the significant outlay, Chelsea may not be done with their transfer activity. Co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley are reportedly aiming to bring in a star winger to compete with Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, and Raheem Sterling. Recent links have included Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi, Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams, and Federico Chiesa, whose representatives have reached out to Chelsea.
Strengthening the Defense
Chelsea is also looking to bolster their defense. The club has contacted Nottingham Forest regarding a potential deal for Murillo, a Brazilian defender who could fill the gap left by Thiago Silva’s return to Fluminense.
Goalkeeper Situation
There are also rumors that Chelsea might bring in a new goalkeeper. While Maresca is a fan of current keeper Robert Sanchez and has plans for him next season, he has still made a personal request for a new goalkeeper.
According to Football Transfers, after a week of assessing his squad, Maresca has asked Chelsea to sign a new shot-stopper. One of the targets is Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili. The 23-year-old Georgian, who played a key role in his country’s run to the last 16 of Euro 2024, is in the final year of his contract and could be available for a cut-price £34 million, significantly lower than his £84 million release clause.
Conclusion
Chelsea’s aggressive transfer strategy under Todd Boehly and Enzo Maresca indicates their ambition to build a competitive squad. With potential new signings in various positions, the club aims to strengthen its roster and improve its performance in the upcoming season.