Chelsea want to offload three defenders at once — and talks are already under way
Xabi Alonso accelerates defensive overhaul at Chelsea. Badiashile, Chalobah and Disasi are all close to leaving Stamford Bridge this window.
Xabi Alonso arrived at Chelsea with a clear vision — and one part of it is trimming the defensive squad he inherited. According to Trivela, three centre-backs are on the club's outgoing list this window: Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah and Axel Disasi. All three in negotiations at the same time.
Their destinations point to Italy and to an English rival, with talks running in parallel. Chelsea want to wrap everything up quickly — and the message is unambiguous: Stamford Bridge has no room for all three in the new era.
Chalobah has already endured loan spells and uncertainty at the club. Badiashile never managed to nail down a starting spot. Disasi arrived with high expectations and ended up on the fringes. Three different stories, one shared fate.
The defensive overhaul is a central pillar of Alonso's project. Moving on three defenders at once is not just a squad clear-out — it is a statement. Chelsea want to build their back line from scratch, and those who do not fit the plans need to find a new home.
Negotiations are not yet finalised, according to Trivela, but the direction is clear. The window is ticking, and Chelsea want to get it done before time runs out. Who stays — and who arrives to fill those spots — is the question Stamford Bridge still needs to answer.