Chelsea Player Reveals Sunderland Interest in Summer Transfer Window

"Well, my goal, the idea was to leave, to find a project where I could, let's say, flourish, to play a bit more," Disasi said about his plans. "And currently, my situation is that I'm continuing to train. Right now, I'm waiting to find out a bit because there's the winter break."

"So there you have it, everyone is a bit here and there, but I think that by next week, I'll know for sure what my future holds, how things are going to work out."

The former Monaco defender went on to reveal that Sunderland was the first Premier League club to approach him.

"Indeed, these three clubs [Sunderland, Bournemouth, and West Ham] were interested," Disasi said. "Then chronologically, they came in different ways. I would say that the first one, I think, if I remember correctly, was Sunderland. It was Sunderland, then it was Bournemouth, and then it was West Ham."

Disasi cited Sunderland's early approach to be the reason behind the failed move.

"But if I look at things chronologically, Sunderland, when they arrived, from the outside, a great project. Promoted, invested a lot this summer, invested in a lot of French people. But they arrived quite early in the transfer window," Disasi said.

The center-back added that his thinking wasn't that advanced at that point, and he didn't follow up despite the fact that it could have been a rewarding future. He heaped praise on compatriot coach Regis Le Bris as well.

The Black Cats, ultimately, acquired Getafe's Omar Alderete and PSG's Nordi Mukiele to strengthen their defense. While they suffered a heartbreaking elimination at the hands of Huddersfield in the EFL Cup, they have won two out of their three games in the 2025 Premier League season.

They are set to take on Crystal Palace at 3 PM BST at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Xhaka and Co. would fancy adding another win to the tally upon their return from the international break.

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