NafisaVilla Eye Reunion: £38.5m Chelsea Outcast Disasi Target of Loan Swoop as Sunderland Circle
Aston Villa are actively pursuing a second loan deal for Chelsea’s marginalized defender Axel Disasi, with the French international becoming a priority target as he seeks an escape route from his Stamford Bridge struggles.
The 27-year-old center-back finds himself surplus to requirements at Chelsea despite his hefty £38.5 million price tag when arriving from Monaco in 2023. Under Enzo Maresca’s management, Disasi has been largely frozen out, managing a mere six appearances last season and suffering the indignity of being omitted from Chelsea’s FIFA Club World Cup squad entirely.
Villa manager Unai Emery maintains strong interest in the defender following their previous successful loan arrangement, where Disasi made seven Premier League appearances and gained valuable Champions League experience against Club Brugge and Paris Saint-Germain. The Spanish tactician views Disasi as a valuable addition who could genuinely compete for regular starting opportunities at Villa Park.
According to SportsBoom, preliminary negotiations have commenced between the clubs, with Villa optimistic about securing another temporary deal similar to their previous arrangement. Last season’s loan saw Villa contribute £5 million while covering the player’s substantial wages, a structure that could be replicated.
However, Villa face potential competition from Championship promotion hopefuls Sunderland and Burnley, both reportedly monitoring Disasi’s availability. The defender’s £60,000 weekly salary presents a significant financial obstacle for clubs operating with more restrictive budgets, though a loan structure with wage-sharing could make the deal more feasible.
Disasi’s situation at Chelsea appears increasingly untenable, with the Blues maintaining an extensive defensive roster that has pushed the France international further down the hierarchy. His contract runs until 2029, but his desire for regular playing time makes a temporary exit the most logical solution for all parties.
The defender’s five senior France caps demonstrate his quality, and his previous positive experience at Villa Park makes Emery’s side the frontrunners in what could develop into a competitive pursuit for his signature. For Villa, securing Disasi would provide experienced defensive depth as they balance domestic and potential European commitments.
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