Chelsea open door for Disasi’s Milan transfer

Originally posted on Football Italia | Last updated Dec 22, 2025 10:28 AM ET

Chelsea are open to sending Axel Disasi to Milan in the January transfer window, but the Rossoneri are monitoring other defenders as well, struggling to find a balance between Massimiliano Allegri’s requests and the club’s decisions.

Sources with direct knowledge of the matter tell me that Chelsea are ready to discuss Disasi’s move to Milan in the January transfer window.

The ex-Monaco defender is struggling with playing time at Stamford Bridge and has attracted interest from other European clubs as well.

Allegri wanted Thiago Silva at Milan

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan, reacts during the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Sassuolo Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Milan coach Allegri had identified Thiago Silva, a former Rossoneri star, as the ideal reinforcement in defence, but there was never a real negotiation, and the Brazilian ultimately joined Porto.

Despite having only Serie A to play for this season, Milan will still sign a centre-back next month.

Milan put Disasi talks on hold

Axel Disasi of Chelsea of Chelsea during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between Chelsea FC and Shamrock Rovers FC at Stamford Bridge on December 19, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Disasi is a name that has long been on the table, and Chelsea are ready to release him. The Blues and Milan remain on good terms despite past misunderstandings linked to the Mike Maignan situation.

At present, however, the Rossoneri are in no rush. Club directors prefer to wait and assess other centre-back profiles, including Borussia Dortmund’s Niklas Sule, before making a final decision. As often, Milan’s main challenge lies in finding the right balance between Allegri’s requests and the club’s sporting and financial vision.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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