Denis Zakaria

Chelsea has completed a medical for Juventus midfielder Denis Zakaria and more details have emerged about the agreement.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed more details about the agreement after the midfielder completed his medical. The Swiss midfielder only joined Juve in the January transfer window and he was a key member of their squad in the second half of last season. Chelsea has completed a medical for Juventus midfielder Denis Zakaria and more details have emerged about the agreement.

Even though it's only a loan move, Chelsea will be able to bring in Zakaria in on a permanent deal for a reported fee of €30million if they wish.

[Mateo Kovacic](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mateo-kovacic/profil/spieler/51471) still isn't 100% fit, [N'Golo Kante](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ngolo-kante/profil/spieler/225083) is out due to a hamstring injury and [Jorginho](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jorginho/profil/spieler/102017) is very inconsistent. [Edson Alvarez](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/edson-alvarez/profil/spieler/401356) or with PSV for I [brahima Sangare](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ibrahim-sangare/profil/spieler/375885). [reported fee of £7million](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/denis-zakaria/profil/spieler/334526) for him, unfortunately, he's only managed to play 15 games for [Massimiliano Allegri](https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALiCzsZj1WDei02H-9Kry5DGncEos9TeBg:1662070380428&q=Massimiliano+Allegri&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgVuLSz9U3MM7IykgyecRoyi3w8sc9YSmdSWtOXmNU4-IKzsgvd80rySypFJLgYoOy-KR4uJC08SxiFfFNLC7OzM3MyUzMy1dwzMlJTS_KBACTN1yuXQAAAA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjjzvfUzvT5AhUgSkEAHaFKAd0QzIcDKAB6BAgFEAE)'s side. [Thomas Tuchel's ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thomas-tuchel/profil/spieler/122791)side who are currently lacking midfielders. [Denis Zakaria](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/denis-zakaria/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/334526/wettbewerb/IT1/saison/2022) who has joined the Blues on a season-long loan. [Report: Chelsea Open Talks For Crystal Palace Winger Wilfried Zaha](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-open-talks-for-crystal-palace-winger-wilfred-zaha) [Report: Chelsea Offer Armando Broja & Conor Gallagher for Everton’s Anthony Gordon](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-offer-armando-broja-conor-gallagher-for-evertons-anthony-gordon) [Chelsea Defender Ethan Ampadu Set To Join Italian Side Spezia](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/chelsea-defender-ethan-ampadu-set-to-join-italian-side-spezia) ['You Cannot Make This Decision' - Thomas Tuchel On Conor Gallagher And Thiago Silva](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/you-cannot-make-this-decision-thomas-tuchel-gallagher-and-silva) ['I Take Full Responsibility' - Conor Gallagher On His Red Card Against Leicester City](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/i-take-full-responsibility-conor-gallagher-on-his-red-card-against-leicester-city) [Fabrizio Romano Tips Chelsea to Sign Frenkie de Jong Over Liverpool](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/fabrizio-romano-tips-chelsea-to-sign-frenkie-de-jong-over-liverpool) [‘We Got a Two-Goal Advantage & Defended Well’ - Raheem Sterling on the 2-1 Win Against Leicester City](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/we-got-a-two-goal-advantage-defended-well-raheem-sterling-on-the-2-1-win-against-leicester-city) [Chelsea's Confirmed Champions League Group E Fixtures And Dates](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/chelseas-confirmed-champions-league-group-e-fixtures-and-dates) ['Thanks To The Fans' - Ruben Loftus-Cheek Reacts To Chelsea 2-1 Leicester City](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/thanks-to-the-fans-ruben-loftus-cheek-reacts-to-chelsea-2-1-leicester-city) Even though it's only a loan move, Chelsea will be able to bring in Zakaria in on a permanent deal for a reported fee of €30million if they wish. The Swiss international was a last-minute deal for the Blues due to not being able to agree fees with Ajax for

Chelsea could have solved their midfield issue as the Blues agree on a deal with Juventus for Denis Zakaria.

After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Chelsea lost 1-0 to Barcelona in the second as they were denied a spot in the Champions League final. Despite coming close to the league title, Chelsea were unable to replicate their good form in the cup competitions. Zakaria ranked the worst out of the Chelsea midfield in every category. To find out, we simulated this season with Zakaria in the Chelsea squad, and this is what happened. In those 36 appearances, Zakaria managed one assist and averaged a poor rating of 6.74 per game - the lowest in the entire Chelsea squad. In a bid to improve their squad depth, the Blues have delved into the transfer market again, agreeing a late deal with Juventus for Zakaria.

Chelsea woke up and chose panic on Transfer Deadline Day, suddenly realizing that we really do in fact need a defensive midfielder — a bit like when you ...

But the Juve move has not turned out so well, with an adductor injury restricting him to just 13 appearances and getting apparently conflicting messaging from the club hierarchy about his future already as well. [Juventus](https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com), which also includes a buy-option reportedly around £30m. The 25-year-old earned himself a pretty good reputation as he developed into a defensive force in the Borussia Mönchengladbach midfield, and leveraged that into a move to Juventus back in January: Gladbach choosing to cash in with six months left on a contract he didn’t want to extend.

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has delivered the defensive midfielder Thomas Tuchel required on transfer deadline day.

Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly added: "Denis is a talented midfielder with lots of quality and skill. I’m very happy and proud to be a Blue and I cannot wait to see you soon at Stamford Bridge." The 24-year-old was understood to be keen on a late move to Stamford Bridge but given the Dutch transfer window closed last night, Ajax were not prepared to sanction his departure. Chelsea have completed the transfer deadline day signing of Juventus midfielder Denis Zakaria on a season-long loan from Juventus. He leaves Juventus for Chelsea, having made just 15 first-team appearances during his eight months with the club. READ MORE

An all-action midfielder who already has experience of top-flight football in three European countries, Denis Zakaria is set to make that four after signing ...

However, his rapid rise for Young Boys and Switzerland had caught the attention of clubs abroad, meaning the then 20-year-old moved to Borussia Monchengladbach in Germany in the summer of 2017. That was soon followed by another breakthrough with his international debut for Switzerland, coming off the bench in both their warm-up friendlies before Euro 2016, and then being a surprise inclusion in their squad for the tournament itself. After a couple of substitute appearances, he was named in the starting line-up for their fifth league game of the season, and would remain there for the next 18 consecutive matches he was available for, missing just one through suspension.

Swiss international Denis Zakaria has joined Chelsea on loan from Juventus for the remainder of the 2022/23 campaign, with an option of a permanent transfer ...

Standing at 6ft 3in tall, Zakaria has the mobility to cover plenty of ground, regular topping the running stats during his time in Gladbach. Zakaria rose to prominence in the Bundesliga with Borussia Monchengladbach, where he was most often deployed in a defensive midfield role. I’m very happy and proud to be a Blue and I cannot wait to see you soon at Stamford Bridge.’

The Blues have been looking to add another midfielder to their ranks in the final ...

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Just like the Deadline Day for fellow midfielder Arthur and Liverpool earlier in the day, Chelsea, which has reportedly paid €4.5 million for the initial loan, ...

And on the final day of the summer transfer window, that move away from Juventus materialized. But as the summer transfer window went on, the possibility of him leaving became more and more of a possibility, especially after Adrien Rabiot’s potential move to Manchester United fell apart last month. He got hurt almost immediately after making his debut, and Allegri’s insistence on playing Zakaria off the right shoulder of Manuel Locatelli rather than putting the long-legged Swiss international in front of the defense to try and destroy opponents’ attacks was maybe what his time with Juventus will be remembered most about.

Several late Premier League transfers were completed on deadline day with Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City all adding to their squads.

Don’t let forwards tempt him into trying to follow them and make a challenge in the channels, because he’s not recovering that ground afterwards. It has been a tough summer for Leicester fans and Wout Faes is the only first-team present they were offered. He is a central player primarily, though BVB also used him on the sides of a three and even at full-back in a four at times...not usually with a positive outcome from the latter, it should be noted. A switch to Fulham, then, will hopefully revitalise this once-exciting youngster; now 29 it remains to be seen how much of his old explosivity and adventurism he can rediscover. He has been a firm backup player over the past few campaigns and only made the bench twice in Ligue 1 last season. Akanji has also, however, been afflicted by concentration issues and error-strewn games - something which has been a Dortmund-wide problem for some time, so perhaps it was more environment or asked-for role than actual skill-set. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) His passing is good enough to replicate some of Jorginho’s deeper work on the ball too, while being more mobile than the Italian. Another who has left Juventus, the Swiss midfielder signed for Chelsea on loan and will look to rediscover his pre-injury top form. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. A Thiago alternative is the most likely use for him initially. He’s not a out-and-out attacker or clever dribbling conduit, but adds guile and final-third running when used in that spot.

CHELSEA have completed the signing of Denis Zakaria on loan from Juventus.The midfielder, 25, became Chelsea's eighth summer signing after Pierre-Emer.

[Ajax sensationally blocked the move](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19676078/chelsea-transfer-news-edson-alvarez-ajax-block-move/), having already surrendered Antony to Manchester United this week. [option to make Zakaria's stay permanent](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19682116/chelsea-denis-zakaria-transfer-juventus-deadline-day/) at the end of the season for £30million. [Chelsea media](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/blues-bring-in-zakaria-on-loan?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=orgsoc&utm_campaign=non): "I want to say hi to all the Chelsea fans. [FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting-tips/free-bets?ilc=inline) [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang arrived on deadline day](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19681816/chelsea-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-marcos-alonso-transfer-barcelona-official/). CHELSEA have completed the signing of Denis Zakaria on loan from Juventus.

But the 25-year-old will have to wait to make his Premier League debut for Chelsea, as Tuchel detailed during his press conference. "We need to work on the work ...

Zakaria could make his first appearance on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League opening group game away at Dinamo Zagreb. [Thomas Tuchel](https://www.football.london/all-about/thomas-tuchel) confirmed on Friday afternoon that Denis Zakaria will not be involved on Saturday against West Ham following his deadline day loan from Juventus. But the 25-year-old will have to wait to make his Premier League debut for Chelsea, as Tuchel detailed during his press conference. [PSG plot dramatic N'Golo Kante transfer swoop as Christian Pulisic makes huge Chelsea decision](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/psg-plot-dramatic-ngolo-kante-24883963) [Chelsea's own Roberto Firmino offers Thomas Tuchel the simple transfer answer to injury crisis](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelseas-thomas-tuchel-transfer-firmino-24880294) [Chelsea news and transfers LIVE: All the latest updates and rumours from Stamford Bridge](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-news-transfers-live-pulisic-24884237) [Full Chelsea Premier League fixture list for 2022/23](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-news-transfers-live-kounde-24568138) [Chelsea transfer business under the microscope in 'good deal' or 'bad deal'](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-business-good-deal-24721944) [Full list of every confirmed Chelsea 2022/23 summer transfer in and out after Aubameyang deal](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/every-chelsea-summer-transfer-aubameyang-24275767) [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/) have confirmed they have an option to sign the Switzerland international permanently for what is believed to be a fee in the region of £30million after his season-long loan from the Serie A club.