Report: Chelsea-linked promising defensive ace closing in on Serie A transfer

Chelsea target Anel Ahmedhodzic is set to join Atalanta

According to Gianlucadimarzio.com (h/t Daily Mail), Chelsea are set to miss out on the signing of Anel Ahmedhodzic. The highly-rated youngster almost confirmed his move to Serie A side, Atalanta.

The Blues had scouted the defender for a while now, ever since his stint at Nottingham Forest. However, he ended up joining Malmo in 2019 and has progressed leaps and bounds this season.

Chelsea went for Ahmedhodzic last October but the player’s father said that his agent does not have contacts to arrange a move from Malmo. He further accused the agent of sabotaging a transfer to Chelsea.

Now, the Blues look set to miss out on the 21-year-old as Ahmedhodzic has all byt confirmed that his move to Atalanta is very close.

“My move to Atalanta is not yet official. There are two clubs in Italy that have looked for me, but with the Nerazzurri, the negotiations are now in an advanced stage. Many clubs followed me and wanted me already in January.

Milan asked for information about me, as a child I looked at Maldini who is one of the idols that inspire me. Atalanta is the ideal place for a young player who wants to grow, I can’t wait to test myself.”

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While Chelsea don’t need another central defender right away, they do need to look at players who can replace Thiago Silva and Cesar Azpilicueta in the long run. Given the way Ahmedhodzic has developed in the last few seasons, Chelsea would feel that they missed out on a real talent.