Significant shifts have occurred within AS Monaco`s defensive lineup recently. Wilfried Singo has completed a move to Galatasaray, and there are strong indications that Mohammed Salisu could also depart the club before the current transfer window concludes.
In light of these changes, reports emerged linking Axel Disasi (27) with a potential return to the Principality club. The French defender initially left Monaco two years ago to join Chelsea but struggled to secure a regular place in the starting XI, spending the latter half of the previous season on loan at Aston Villa. Currently, he is understood to be outside of Enzo Maresca`s plans at Stamford Bridge.
While Foot Mercato initially suggested a possible reunion between Disasi and Monaco, Get French Football News understands that the Monégasques have no interest in bringing their former defender back. Despite this, Disasi continues to attract attention from other Premier League clubs, with Aston Villa and Bournemouth reportedly maintaining their interest as the transfer deadline approaches.
Disasi Not Considered: Monaco Prioritizes Academy Talent
Monaco`s defensive strategy has seen the arrival of Eric Dier, who has swiftly established himself as a pivotal figure in the backline. Concurrently, the club is firmly committed to fostering and promoting its own academy products, aiming to provide clear pathways for young talents into the senior squad.
“We want to open space for some players from the academy. It is also Adi’s (Hutter) job to open the door and trust those [youth] players. We want to repeat those situations,” Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro stated on Friday, outlining the club’s transfer philosophy and plans for the remainder of the window.
