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Chelsea transfer news: Agent talks up deal for international midfielder
MARIO PASALIC’s agent has claimed the Chelsea midfielder has "AC Milan in his heart" as he impresses for the Serie A side.
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The 21-year-old joined Chelsea in 2014 from Hajduk Split but is yet to play for them after being sent out on loan to Elche, Monaco and now Milan.
And he has developed well under Vincenzo Montella, scoring the decisive penalty as they beat Juventus in the final of the Supercoppa Italiana last week.
With competition for places tough at Stamford Bridge, Pasalic faces a difficult task to make a breakthrough.
And his agent Marko Naletilic has suggested the Croatia international wants to remain at Milan.
Mario Pasalic celebrates scoring for AC Milan
"He's very proud to have scored the decisive penalty and wear the AC Milan shirt," Naletilic told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
"Montella has shown great faith in him and has given him confidence after his long injury.
"This is something Mario appreciates a lot.
Mario Pasalic wants to stay at AC Milan
"He still has room for improvement - he's at 70 per cent now.
"His future will depend on several factors: on Chelsea, Milan, and him, of course.
"His wish counts and I can say that Mario already has AC Milan in his heart."
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