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Chelsea’s double defensive summer intention: Antonio Conte has one secured already
ANTONIO CONTE reportedly wants two defenders added to his first-team squad this summer - with one already on Chelsea’s books.
Andreas Christensen at Borussia Mönchengladbach
Andreas Christensen will apparently be integrated into his set-up at Stamford Bridge from next season.
The Blues centre-half has spent the past two campaigns on loan in Germany at Borussia Monchengladbach.
And the 20-year-old has gained plenty of experience in the Bundesliga, making him ready to feature at Chelsea.
Antonio Conte wants two additions at centre-half for Chelsea this summer
Christensen and his fellow Chelsea defenders will be joined by another
But with captain John Terry set to leave the club at the end of the season, Conte needs to bolster further.
According to The Times, Christensen and his fellow Chelsea defenders will be joined by another experienced target this summer.
John Terry is not expected to be at the club from this summer with his Chelsea contract expiring
Antonio Conte wants to get Andreas Christensen in his Chelsea squad next season
Kurt Zouma, David Luiz, Christensen, Gary Cahill and Nathan Ake are set to be Antonio Conte’s central defenders next term.
But with European football to clog up their schedule, a sixth-centre-half will be brought in at Chelsea.
Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly, Juventus’ Leonardo Bonucci and Lazio’s Stefan de Vrij have all been on the Italian’s radar.
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