Chelsea 'unlikely' to find buyer for £200k-a-week defensive outcast

Blues face struggle to offload misfit with dismal loan record

Chelsea are facing a battle to offload defender Malang Sarr this summer, with sources claiming that no clubs are interested in signing the Frenchman despite his availability on a free transfer.

The 24-year-old has endured a dismal loan spell at Monaco, making just seven appearances in Ligue 1 and failing to impress. As a result, Chelsea are now struggling to find a buyer for Sarr, who is on a staggering £200,000-a-week contract at Stamford Bridge.

Sarr's Chelsea career in tatters

Sarr joined Chelsea in 2020 on a free transfer from Nice, but he has failed to make an impact at the club.

He spent the 2020/21 season on loan at Porto, where he made 22 appearances in all competitions. However, he was unable to break into the Chelsea team upon his return, and he was sent on loan to Monaco in January 2023.

Sarr's loan spell at Monaco has been a disaster. He has made just seven appearances in Ligue 1, and he has failed to impress.

As a result, Chelsea are now struggling to find a buyer for Sarr. His £200,000-a-week contract is a major stumbling block, and no clubs are interested in signing him on such a high salary.

Chelsea's defensive options

Chelsea have a number of defensive options at their disposal, including Thiago Silva, Wesley Fofana, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Trevoh Chalobah.

Silva is 38 years old, but he is still a key player for Chelsea. Fofana and Koulibaly were both signed in the summer of 2022, and they have both impressed.

Chalobah is a promising young defender who has broken into the Chelsea team this season.

Conclusion

Sarr's Chelsea career is in tatters. He has failed to make an impact at the club, and he has now been deemed surplus to requirements.