That s why things didn t evolve well Thiago Silva explains why Chelsea did not push to sign 25 year old midfielder despite his recommendation
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Bem-vindo, @LucasPaqueta97! 758239241Born in Brazil, but now East London is his home.Bem-vindo, @LucasPaqueta97! https://t.co/N5AaDQROPD Speaking to ESPN Brasil, Silva shared his thoughts on why the Blues opted against signing the former AC Milan man. "I didn't talk to Paqueta in relation to him coming here. I knew he was about to leave Lyon and I had some conversations here with some people [at Chelsea], but unfortunately things did not move forward, because we were not 100% sure he would leave Lyon." He continued: "Last week it [rumours of Paqueta’s summer exit] got stronger, but we had other priorities. We needed a striker and another defender, but less of a midfielder. That's why things didn't evolve well." Paqueta, who was also on Arsenal's radar, opted to sign for David Moyes' side in the end. Meanwhile, the Blues roped in Swiss midfielder Denis Zakaria on a season-long loan from Juventus on deadline day. Chelsea FC@ChelseaFCThe first word!
#ZakariaIsChelsea139711906The first word! #ZakariaIsChelsea https://t.co/G3Um27nUQG Wishing his compatriot all the best at his new club, Silva added: "I am happy for Paqueta. West Ham have a very good structure. They are a big club from a Premier League scene. I just hope he will be sad on Saturday, and afterwards he can be happy and can arrive at the FIFA World Cup playing good football." The Blues made nine major additions to their squad during the summer transfer window. The west London outfit signed: Raheem Sterling, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Kalidou Koulibaly, Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Denis Zakaria, Carney Chukwuemeka, Cesare Casadei, and Gabriel Slonina. These players came to the team for a combined sum of over £250 million. Chelsea, who currently have seven points from five games, will next face West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on September 3.
That s why things didn t evolve well – Thiago Silva explains why Chelsea did not push to sign 25-year-old midfielder despite his recommendation
By Debkalpa Banerjee Modified 03 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Thiago Silva joined the Blues on a free transfer in 2020 Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has revealed the reason behind the Blues not pursuing the services of West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta in the recently concluded summer transfer window. Paqueta, who started his professional career with Brazilian outfit Flamengo in 2016, recently joined the Hammers from Lyon in a club-record deal worth up to £51 million. The 25-year-old penned a five-year deal with a one-year option at the London Stadium. West Ham United@WestHamBorn in Brazil, but now East London is his home.Bem-vindo, @LucasPaqueta97! 758239241Born in Brazil, but now East London is his home.Bem-vindo, @LucasPaqueta97! https://t.co/N5AaDQROPD Speaking to ESPN Brasil, Silva shared his thoughts on why the Blues opted against signing the former AC Milan man. "I didn't talk to Paqueta in relation to him coming here. I knew he was about to leave Lyon and I had some conversations here with some people [at Chelsea], but unfortunately things did not move forward, because we were not 100% sure he would leave Lyon." He continued: "Last week it [rumours of Paqueta’s summer exit] got stronger, but we had other priorities. We needed a striker and another defender, but less of a midfielder. That's why things didn't evolve well." Paqueta, who was also on Arsenal's radar, opted to sign for David Moyes' side in the end. Meanwhile, the Blues roped in Swiss midfielder Denis Zakaria on a season-long loan from Juventus on deadline day. Chelsea FC@ChelseaFCThe first word!
#ZakariaIsChelsea139711906The first word! #ZakariaIsChelsea https://t.co/G3Um27nUQG Wishing his compatriot all the best at his new club, Silva added: "I am happy for Paqueta. West Ham have a very good structure. They are a big club from a Premier League scene. I just hope he will be sad on Saturday, and afterwards he can be happy and can arrive at the FIFA World Cup playing good football." The Blues made nine major additions to their squad during the summer transfer window. The west London outfit signed: Raheem Sterling, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Kalidou Koulibaly, Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Denis Zakaria, Carney Chukwuemeka, Cesare Casadei, and Gabriel Slonina. These players came to the team for a combined sum of over £250 million. Chelsea, who currently have seven points from five games, will next face West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on September 3.