‘They laughed me because of my failed Chelsea move’, ‘I will try again in January’ – Chelsea target finally reveals
According to reports, Arsen Zakharyan had been agreed upon by Chelsea and Russian club Dynamo Moscow, but the transfer did not materialize as a result of UK sanctions against Russia.
He has reportedly been the subject of Chelsea’s attention for most of the year.
The 19-year-old Russian midfielder, who is regarded as one of the country’s most talented young players, was anticipated to join Chelsea.
The midfielder’s £12.6 million release clause had been triggered by Chelsea, but the deal fell through due to Vladimir Putin’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
It was decided to resume discussions with Dynamo in January.
Since the transfer’s end, Zakharyan has acknowledged that his teammates have been making jokes about the incident.
Asked how his teammates took to the story, Zakharyan laughed: “They teased me. They joked in the locker room.
“I try and work one hundred percent. Now I’m getting in shape, as I missed part of the preseason a little bit.”
On Chelsea’s attempt, Zakharyan added: “I knew they were interested in me before. It was winter. Of course, it’s nice that such big clubs are following me. I will try more. Yes, something is not working right now, there is criticism against me, but I understand everything.
“I will try to correct the situation.”