Crystal Palace have reached a verbal agreement with Chelsea to sign Axel Disasi on loan, with the French defender undergoing his medical ahead of a move to Selhurst Park.
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The deal is understood to be a season-long loan, with Palace paying a loan fee and covering Disasi's wages. There is currently no reported purchase option in the agreement.
Palace find their defensive answer
Disasi has emerged as a priority for Crystal Palace after a major reshaping of their defence.
The Eagles lost Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea and also saw Marc Guéhi leave for Manchester City, creating a significant gap at centre-back.
Disasi now offers Palace a Premier League-experienced solution as new manager Pierre Sage continues rebuilding his squad.
A fresh start after difficult Chelsea spell
The move represents another chapter in what has been a frustrating period for Disasi at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea signed the France international from Monaco in 2023, handing him a six-year contract.
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However, he gradually fell out of favour and spent the second half of last season on loan at West Ham, where he made 14 Premier League appearances.
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His proposed Palace move would be his third consecutive Premier League loan spell, following previous temporary spells at Aston Villa and West Ham.
Why Palace want Disasi
Palace need experience at the back, particularly with their defensive departures.
The 28-year-old already knows the demands of Premier League football and can operate at centre-back while also offering defensive versatility.
For Palace, a loan deal also provides flexibility. Rather than immediately committing to a permanent transfer, they can assess how Disasi fits into Sage's system during the season.
Medical is the next step
The transfer is now at an advanced stage.
Reports indicate that Disasi is undergoing his medical, meaning the remaining formalities could soon be completed.
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Until the paperwork is signed and the move is officially announced, however, the transfer should be described as agreed in principle rather than completed.
For Chelsea, the deal would provide another route out for a defender who has fallen outside their plans.
For Palace, it could finally provide the experienced centre-back they have been searching for.
The agreement is there. The medical is underway. Axel Disasi is now closing in on becoming a Crystal Palace player.
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