Ajax star Edson Alvarez disappointed by failed Chelsea move

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Alex Young @alexwsyoung30 October 2022

Ajax star Edson Alvarez has spoken of his disappointment at failing to sign for Chelsea during the summer.

The Blues launched a late bid for the midfielder, but with Ajax having already sold a number of their star players and with little time left to sign a replacement the Eredivisie side rejected the £40million offer.

Alvarez has confirmed to tried to "force" through the transfer but soon realised it was unlikely to happen and now hopes to join a "big club" soon.

Speaking to ESPN, Alvarez said: "There was interest from Chelsea. Nobody expected that they would make another offer. It was a difficult situation.

"Ajax really couldn't do anything. They didn't have a player in my position. Of course I fought as far as I could. I didn't want to do that too much.

"Because I know the responsibility I have within the club. I am very disappointed, but I am convinced that sooner or later a big club will come for me."

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