Chelsea have completed the transfer deadline day signing of Juventus midfielder Denis Zakaria on a season-long loan from Juventus. The Blues 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.
Zakaria emerged as a Chelsea target early this afternoon after the Blues were unable to convince Ajax to sell Mexican international Edson Alvarez. 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.
A loan move for Zakaria was more straightforward. He joined Juventus in January from Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach but struggled to remain fit. He leaves Juventus for Chelsea, having made just 15 first-team appearances during his eight months with the club.
