Thiago Silva has admitted he requested Paulo Dybala to be part of Chelsea after stories linked the ahead with a transfer to Stamford Bridge.
The Argentine World Cup winner has not too long ago been linked by Italian press with a transfer to Chelsea this summer time, with the participant reportedly having a €12m launch clause in his contract at present membership AS Roma.
Speaking to Sky Sport Italia in regards to the rumours whereas at Silverstone for a F1 race, Chelsea captain Thiago Silva admitted that he has requested Dybala if he is becoming a member of the Blues, saying: “I saw Paulo Dybala here, they [the media] talk about him coming to Chelsea. I’ve talked with him and asked him if he is coming.
“He is a world class participant. I’d love to play with him and it could be a large signing. Let’s see.”
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Dybala joined Roma last season following the expiration of his contract at Juventus, but has been plagued by injuries since making the move.
During the 2022/23 campaign the forward missed 18 games with various ailments, but did manage to score 18 goals and bag seven assists in all competitions for Jose Mourinho’s side – including one while not fully fit in the UEFA Europa League final.
Asked by Italian press at an airport on Saturday, Roma manager Jose Mourinho was asked about the reports that Dybala could be on his way to Chelsea: “I do not learn about about his contract”, said Moruinho. “But clearly I speak to Paulo like I do with all of my gamers.”
Chelsea have already been active in the transfer window this summer, signing forwards Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson for a combined €87m.
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