After weeks of speculation and rumours following Maurizio Sarri’s arrival, Sky Sports have confirmed that Chelsea are in negotiations for Inter Milan midfielder, Matias Vecino.
Vecino, 26, is a Uruguayan international, having made his debut in March 2016 against Brazil. Vecino has amassed 27 caps for his country, scoring once against Trinidad and Tobago.
The 26-year-old Uruguayan only moved to Inter from Fiorentina last season for a reported fee of €24 million. Vecino signed a four-year-contract with the Nerazzurri. In 29 Serie A appearances, Vecino scored three and assisted three. His first goal for Inter came in a 3-1 win away to Roma at the Olimpico.
Vecino is familiar to ‘Sarri-Ball’, having worked with Chelsea’s new Head Coach at Empoli, along with fellow Chelsea target Daniele Rugani. During the 2014/15 season at Empoli, Vecino was not really prolific as he only scored two goals whilst assisting three times in 36 league appearances.
Inter reportedly value Vecino at £32 million but his potential arrival raises doubt regarding the likes of Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Vecino’s addition would mean another number in the midfield and plenty of competition for places. Surely, Chelsea fans would want to see Loftus-Cheek stake a claim and maximise his potential at the expense of yet another midfielder?
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