Chelsea thinks of Aké as a replacement for Marcos Alonso, Barcelona’s target

The defensive line is a sea of ​​doubts in the Chelsea ahead of the 2022-23 season. With the outputs of Antonio Rudigerofficially confirmed bound for Real Madridand of Andreas Christensenalready committed but not announced by the FC Barcelonathe cases of César Azpilicueta y Mark Alonso, both also in advanced deals with Barça. Faced with such a situation, the ‘blue’ coach Thomas Tuchel He already warned in his day that his defense was facing a restructuring. In this line, the latest interest that circulates in the gossip of the Premier League is explained. The Telegraph reported that Chelsea has set its sights on the defender of the Manchester City Nathan Aké.

The 27-year-old Dutchman arrived in 2020 from the Bournemouth in exchange for 45 million euros and, although he has played 27 official matches scoring three goals in his second season as a ‘citizen’, his role has not gone beyond that of a simple replacement for the starter. Due to his football profile, Aké could be a player who would come to cover the loss of Mark Alonso in the Chelseaalthough if the Spaniard is a left-back who can play as a central defender, the Dutchman is a central defender who can act as a left-back.

It is evident that Chelsea needs to reinforce its rearguard and the incorporation of Aké, in addition, would have the added argument of rejuvenating that line. The curious thing about the matter is that Aké was already under the control of Chelsea in its beginnings, until after several assignments Bournemouth took over his property pass. Aké belonged to the Stamford Bridge club from 2011 to 2017.

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