Chelsea set sights on Serie A star who Xabi Alonso wanted at Real Madrid
Chelsea is reportedly interested in signing Juventus left-back Andrea Cambiaso. The club is looking for a replacement for Marc Cucurella after a disappointing season. Xabi Alonso, who will take over as manager, previously wanted Cambiaso while at Real Madrid.
- ▪Chelsea had a challenging 2025-26 campaign, resulting in the sacking of both Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior.
- ▪Marc Cucurella is considering leaving Chelsea after the club failed to secure European football for next season.
- ▪Juventus is open to offers for Cambiaso, who has made 132 appearances for the club and is contracted until 2029.
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