 Chelsea have confirmed the arrival of defender Axel Disasi in a £38million deal from Monaco, with the Frenchman becoming the club's fifth signing of another busy summer. Chelsea news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy Policy The west Londoners were dealt a huge blow when Wesley Fofana suffered an ACL injury that is likely to rule him out for most of the upcoming season, but they have wasted no time in bringing in a replacement. Chelsea quickly identified Disasi as the ideal signing to bolster their right-sided centre-back options and he travelled to London on Tuesday to undergo a medical and put pen to paper on a long-term contract. The 25-year-old made 118 appearances for Monaco after joining the Ligue 1 side from Stade de Reims three years ago, often captaining the team, while he has four caps for France. Chelsea's co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said: 'Axel has showcased his quality over several seasons in France and that has deservedly led to recognition on the international stage. 'He is ready to take the next step in his career and we are delighted that will be with Chelsea. We welcome him to the club and look forward to him joining up with Mauricio Pochettino and his new teammates in the days ahead.' He becomes the fifth new addition of the Mauricio Pochettino era, following on from attackers Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku as well as youngsters Angelo Gabriel and Lesley Ugochukwo. Disasi impressed in both Ligue 1 and the Europa League last season (Getty) Negotiations between Chelsea and Monaco were relatively straightforward, with the two clubs sharing a good relationship, while technical director Laurence Stewart previously worked for the Ligue 1 side. They last did business just a few months ago in the January window, when Benoit Badiashile made a £32million switch from the south of France to Stamford Bridge. Disasi's move){kind=link}
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Chelsea have confirmed the arrival of defender Axel Disasi in a £38million deal from Monaco, with the Frenchman becoming the club’s fifth signing of another busy summer.
Chelsea news, exclusives and analysis
The west Londoners were dealt a huge blow when Wesley Fofana suffered an ACL injury that is likely to rule him out for most of the upcoming season, but they have wasted no time in bringing in a replacement.
Chelsea quickly identified Disasi as the ideal signing to bolster their right-sided centre-back options and he travelled to London on Tuesday to undergo a medical and put pen to paper on a long-term contract.