Aston Villa confirmed a deal to sign Axel Disasi on loan from Chelsea for £5 million on February 3, 2025. Aston Villa will also cover Disasi's salary for the remainder of the season.
Fabrizio Romano added to the news, revealing that there is no buy option in the deal but Aston Villa will cover Disasi's salary for the rest of the season. Ben Jacobs confirmed that Aston Villa will pay £5 million to take the defender on loan, with Chelsea leaving the final decision up to the player.
Explanation
- The deal is a loan until the end of the season, with no option to buy.
- Disasi will return to Chelsea at the end of the season.
- Aston Villa were able to secure Disasi after Tottenham Hotspur failed to convince him to move to north London.
- Disasi has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter at Chelsea since joining in August 2023.
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