Chelsea’s newly signed Sol Nigues revealed how coach Thomas Tuchel persuaded him to move to the Premier League in a “complicated” way this summer.
Nigus was loaned to Chelsea from Atletico Madrid for a season, and his contract included a clause that would make the deal permanent at the end of the 2021-22 season. The Spanish transfer to Chelsea occurred at the last minute before the end of the summer market in 2021. To be precise, the document was confirmed three minutes before the summer window closed.
In a recent interview, Niggs talked about his relationship with Tuchel Just before agreeing to Chelsea’s lease agreement. The German coach once promised Nigues that he would only provide him with the role of a midfielder, instead of letting him walk around on the pitch like Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone did, thereby affecting the players’ games. . Simeone used the player’s versatility to kick him from the No. 10 position to the full-back, and almost any position in between.
With Billy Gilmore being loaned to Norwich City, Tuchel is eager to join N’Golo Kanter, Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic to add a solid foundation to his team. The fourth midfielder choice.
“The three midfielders in the game are all at a high level. It won’t be easy to play, but if I make up my mind to play, I can get it. Chelsea has promised me to train in my position. [midfield], But we will see when we play. Returning to certain roles that I do not play now-this is the most important reason for my decision. This transfer is a step out of my comfort zone for me.I believe you will see a new Saul [better] Place,” Niguez quoted Target, As said in the interview.
After playing in Spain for more than a decade, transferring to the Premier League is no easy task for Nigues.
“My wife is very nervous. We had some very complicated days because the decision was not easy. It is very complicated to leave my home and start a new adventure,” Niguez added.
However, the existence of his countrymen Kepa played a key role He decided to accept Chelsea’s loan agreement.
“He will be very important to be there. This is an important step. If he is not there, the situation will be different. I have been on loan for a year and have a national team with a teammate I spent many years with him when I was young. The category is important,” said Nigues, who scored 43 goals in 340 games for Atletico Madrid.
Chelsea says new signing
Sol Nigues, who joined from Atletico Madrid, is a “recognized winner”
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During the 2021 transfer window, Negues was chased by several clubs including Liverpool Football Club and Barcelona Football Club. Although Barcelona wants to increase their depth, Liverpool is looking at the Spanish midfielder as a replacement for Gini Wijnaldum.
