{"id":21066,"date":"2026-07-24T20:48:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T20:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=21066"},"modified":"2026-07-24T20:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T20:48:10","slug":"axel-disasi-exit-nears-as-ac-milan-step-up-interest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=21066","title":{"rendered":"Axel Disasi exit nears as AC Milan step up interest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-main\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--post-header--><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-excerpt left\"><\/p>\n<p>AC Milan stepping up interest to sign Axel Disasi from Chelsea.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"post-feat-img\" class=\"left relative\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"attachment- size- wp-post-image ewww_webp_lazy_load\" alt=\"Chelsea FC Logo\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-Logo.png 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-Logo-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-Logo-768x432.png 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-Logo.png\" src-webp=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-Logo.png.webp\" srcset-webp=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-Logo.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-Logo-600x338.png.webp 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-Logo-768x432.png.webp 768w\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-Logo.png\" class=\"attachment- size- wp-post-image\" alt=\"Chelsea FC Logo\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-Logo.png 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-Logo-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-Logo-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-Logo.png\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1200\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"675\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!--post-feat-img--><\/p>\n<section class=\"social-sharing-top\">\n<p><span class=\"fb-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-facebook-f\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Axel Disasi exit nears as AC Milan step up interest -&amp;url=https:\/\/sixsports.in\/axel-disasi-exit-nears-as-ac-milan-step-up-interest\/', 'twitterShare', 'width=626,height=436'); return false;\" title=\"Share This Post\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"twitter-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-x-twitter\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"whatsapp-but1\"><i class=\"fa fa-whatsapp fa-2\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"pinterest-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-pinterest-p\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"email-but\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-2\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Email<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--social-sharing-top--><\/p>\n<div class=\"sx-entity-card\">\n<div class=\"sx-entity-top\">\n<div class=\"sx-entity-logo\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"AC MILAN\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AC-Milan.webp\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AC-Milan.webp\" alt=\"AC MILAN\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"sx-entity-description\">\n<p>            AC Milan is one of Italy\u2019s most iconic football clubs, with a rich history of domestic and international success. Competing in Serie A and the UEFA Champions League, AC Milan has won numerous league titles and European trophies, earning a\u2026            <a class=\"sx-entity-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/team\/ac-milan\/\"><br \/>\n                Read More about AC MILAN\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chelsea defender Axel Disasi looks set to leave before the transfer window closes, with AC Milan emerging as one of the strongest contenders to sign him. The Italian giants are keen to sign the French centre-back, while Roma are also monitoring his situation. Disasi is no longer part of Chelsea\u2019s plans under new manager Xabi Alonso, the 28-year-old has not returned for pre-season training. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-ac-milan-and-roma-ready-to-offer-disasi-a-fresh-start\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AC Milan and Roma ready to offer Disasi a fresh start<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AC Milan have stepped up their interest in Disasi as they look to strengthen their defence this summer. Milan boss Ruben Amorim is keen to add Premier League experience to his squad and sees the Chelsea defender as a suitable option. As reported by talkSPORT, Roma are also in the race. The Serie A side can offer Champions League football, while Milan will compete in the Europa League next season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chelsea signed Disasi from Monaco for <strong>\u00a3<\/strong>38 million in 2023, and are prepared to accept around \u00a325 million. Disasi has spent much of the last two seasons away from Chelsea\u2019s first-team setup.<strong> As reported by The Sun,<\/strong> he has trained away from the senior squad during the last two summers and is currently not involved in Xabi Alonso\u2019s pre-season preparations. West Ham were interested in bringing him back, but according to reports, the defender was not keen on playing in the Championship, making a move abroad the more likely option.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Axel Disasi\u2019s stats for West Ham last season, as reported by FOTMOB\u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tournament<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Appearances<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Interceptions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Tackles<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Clearances<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Premier League<\/td>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td>49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FA Cup<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-chelsea-spell-never-lived-up-to-expectations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chelsea spell never lived up to expectations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disasi made an encouraging start to life at Chelsea. He scored on his debut in a 1-1 draw against Liverpool, and went on to make 44 appearances in his first season. However, he soon fell down the ranks and struggled to regain a regular starting place. He spent the second half of the 2024-25 season on loan at Aston Villa before joining West Ham on another loan move after failing to feature for Chelsea during the first half of last season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disasi made 17 appearances in all competitions for West Ham, scoring once and quickly becoming a fan favourite, however he could not help the club avoid relegation. Overall, Disasi has played 61 matches for Chelsea and has scored 5 goals since arriving in England. His last appearance for the Blues came on January 1, 2025.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Chelsea Football Stadium - Stamford Bridge\" class=\"wp-image-173694 ewww_webp_lazy_load\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-Football-Stadium-Stamford-Bridge.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-Football-Stadium-Stamford-Bridge-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-Football-Stadium-Stamford-Bridge-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-Football-Stadium-Stamford-Bridge.jpg\" src-webp=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-Football-Stadium-Stamford-Bridge.jpg.webp\" srcset-webp=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-Football-Stadium-Stamford-Bridge.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-Football-Stadium-Stamford-Bridge-600x338.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-Football-Stadium-Stamford-Bridge-768x432.jpg.webp 768w\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-Football-Stadium-Stamford-Bridge.jpg\" alt=\"Chelsea Football Stadium - Stamford Bridge\" class=\"wp-image-173694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-Football-Stadium-Stamford-Bridge.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-Football-Stadium-Stamford-Bridge-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-Football-Stadium-Stamford-Bridge-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-chelsea-already-planning-for-life-after-disasi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chelsea already planning for life after Disasi<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chelsea appear ready to move on from Disasi as they continue to reshape the squad under Xabi Alonso. As reported by talkSPORT, Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix is one player Chelsea are considering as a possible replacement. A transfer to AC Milan would also continue the growing trend of players moving directly from Chelsea to the Italian club. Players like Giroud, Tomori, Pulisic and more have gone down the same path.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Disasi, the move could offer the fresh start he has been looking for after a frustrating spell in west London. With AC Milan and Roma both interested, and Chelsea willing to sell at a reduced price, an exit now looks closer than ever.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-read-more-trevoh-chalobah-exit-nears-as-chelsea-reject-fresh-bids\"><strong>Read more: Trevoh Chalobah exit nears as Chelsea reject fresh bids<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-also-read-morgan-rogers-to-chelsea-117m-british-record-deal-done\"><strong>Also read: Morgan Rogers to Chelsea: \u00a3117m British record deal done<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-read-next-william-saliba-makes-huge-injury-call-as-arsenal-fear-long-absence\"><strong>Read next: William Saliba makes huge injury call as Arsenal fear long absence<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"after-article-links\" style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:14px;\">Follow the latest updates from <strong>Premier League<\/strong>, <strong>The League<\/strong> and<br \/>\n        <strong>Champions League<\/strong>or explore more<br \/>\n        <strong>Football<\/strong> stories, <strong>Football Teams<\/strong> &#038; <strong>All Football Competitions<\/strong> . 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