Chelsea have agreed to sign Juventus midfielder Denis Zakaria on a season-long loan. It is understood Zakaria is undergoing a medical in Turin, ...
[Marcos Alonso](https://theathletic.com/football/player/marcos-alonso-lpsHX6OdNb9CSyjQ/) will move the other way as part of the deal. Chelsea are now potentially looking to facilitate his exit from Juventus just nine months after he moved to Turin. He made 125 appearances for the club before joining Juventus in January 2022.
Even though it's only a loan move, Chelsea will be able to bring in Zakaria in on a permanent deal for a reported fee of €30million if they wish.
[Mateo Kovacic](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mateo-kovacic/profil/spieler/51471) still isn't 100% fit, [N'Golo Kante](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ngolo-kante/profil/spieler/225083) is out due to a hamstring injury and [Jorginho](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jorginho/profil/spieler/102017) is very inconsistent. [Edson Alvarez](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/edson-alvarez/profil/spieler/401356) or with PSV for I [brahima Sangare](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ibrahim-sangare/profil/spieler/375885). [reported fee of £7million](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/denis-zakaria/profil/spieler/334526) for him, unfortunately, he's only managed to play 15 games for [Massimiliano Allegri](https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALiCzsZj1WDei02H-9Kry5DGncEos9TeBg:1662070380428&q=Massimiliano+Allegri&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgVuLSz9U3MM7IykgyecRoyi3w8sc9YSmdSWtOXmNU4-IKzsgvd80rySypFJLgYoOy-KR4uJC08SxiFfFNLC7OzM3MyUzMy1dwzMlJTS_KBACTN1yuXQAAAA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjjzvfUzvT5AhUgSkEAHaFKAd0QzIcDKAB6BAgFEAE)'s side. [Thomas Tuchel's ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thomas-tuchel/profil/spieler/122791)side who are currently lacking midfielders. [Denis Zakaria](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/denis-zakaria/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/334526/wettbewerb/IT1/saison/2022) who has joined the Blues on a season-long loan. [Report: Chelsea Open Talks For Crystal Palace Winger Wilfried Zaha](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-open-talks-for-crystal-palace-winger-wilfred-zaha) [Report: Chelsea Offer Armando Broja & Conor Gallagher for Everton’s Anthony Gordon](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-offer-armando-broja-conor-gallagher-for-evertons-anthony-gordon) [Chelsea Defender Ethan Ampadu Set To Join Italian Side Spezia](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/chelsea-defender-ethan-ampadu-set-to-join-italian-side-spezia) ['You Cannot Make This Decision' - Thomas Tuchel On Conor Gallagher And Thiago Silva](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/you-cannot-make-this-decision-thomas-tuchel-gallagher-and-silva) ['I Take Full Responsibility' - Conor Gallagher On His Red Card Against Leicester City](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/i-take-full-responsibility-conor-gallagher-on-his-red-card-against-leicester-city) [Fabrizio Romano Tips Chelsea to Sign Frenkie de Jong Over Liverpool](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/fabrizio-romano-tips-chelsea-to-sign-frenkie-de-jong-over-liverpool) [‘We Got a Two-Goal Advantage & Defended Well’ - Raheem Sterling on the 2-1 Win Against Leicester City](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/we-got-a-two-goal-advantage-defended-well-raheem-sterling-on-the-2-1-win-against-leicester-city) [Chelsea's Confirmed Champions League Group E Fixtures And Dates](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/chelseas-confirmed-champions-league-group-e-fixtures-and-dates) ['Thanks To The Fans' - Ruben Loftus-Cheek Reacts To Chelsea 2-1 Leicester City](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/thanks-to-the-fans-ruben-loftus-cheek-reacts-to-chelsea-2-1-leicester-city) Even though it's only a loan move, Chelsea will be able to bring in Zakaria in on a permanent deal for a reported fee of €30million if they wish. The Swiss international was a last-minute deal for the Blues due to not being able to agree fees with Ajax for
Chelsea have signed Juventus midfielder Denis Zakaria on loan for the season with an option to buy.
"The 25-year-old is a strong and energetic midfielder who is robust in the tackle and a fine passer of the ball. I’m very happy and proud to be a Blue and I cannot wait to see you soon at Stamford Bridge," said Zakaria. The deal includes an option to buy the player on a permanent deal at the end of the season. "Swiss international Denis Zakaria has joined Chelsea on loan from Juventus for the remainder of the 2022/23 campaign, with an option of a permanent transfer at the end of the season," read a statement on the club's website. He can also play further forward or in the centre of defence." Chelsea have signed Juventus midfielder Denis Zakaria on loan for the season with an option to buy.
Chelsea announced the loan signing of Denis Zakaria from Juventus on Deadline Day with Callum Hudson-Odoi joining Bayer Leverkusen for the 2022/23 season.
Denis Zakaria is Chelsea's new number 20 after he completed his loan switch to west London last night.
WHAT HAPPENED? Chelsea have signed Zakaria from Juventus less than a year after he arrived in Turin from Borussia Monchengladbach. He comes on loan with a ...