According to The Telegraph, Chelsea could use Nemanja Matic as a make-weight in order to land Juventus defender Alex Sandro.
What’s the Story?
With Juventus seemingly becoming more and more reluctant to part with their left-back Alex Sandro, Chelsea are reportedly preparing to offer Nemanja Matic to the Turin-based club as a makeweight in the deal.
With Leonardo Bonucci leaving for AC Milan, Juve are apparently keen to hold onto what is remaining of their impressive back line. However, Antonio Conte will offer the wantaway Serbian to the Italian Champions, to ensure he lands his man.
How good was Alex Sandro last season?
2016/17 could be described as a breakout season for Brazilian Alex Sandro. The 26-year-old who is valued at £29.75million by Transfermarkt, featured 43 times during a phenomenal season for Juventus and proved to many why he is one of the best talents in world football.
Sandro was part of a dominating Juventus defence that conceded just 27 times all season in the league. However, the Brazilian impressed mostly in attacking areas, where he was a constant threat with his deliveries and sheer speed and power.
Would Sandro be a good signing for Chelsea?
Despite the fact that Marcus Alonso surprised everybody with his performances for Chelsea last season, signing Alex Sandro would be a significant upgrade. There is perhaps no better full-back in the world that suits Antonio Conte’s 3-52 system than Sandro, who the Italian manager himself signed from Porto during his time at Juventus. Chelsea should consider this an essential purchase.
