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DONE DEAL: Axel Disasi delighted making Chelsea move

Chelsea have completed the signing of AS Monaco defender Axel Disasi.

Disasi, 25, has signed a six-year contract, moving to Chelsea for a fee of €45m.

"I am really proud to be able to be a part of this great family," Disasi told Chelsea's website.

"I hope to achieve very big things here. To win titles. I will do everything I can to achieve those objectives. I am very ambitious.

"I can't wait to feel the energy of the fans.

"The fervour of the fans in the Premier League, the atmosphere, the intensity of the games - it is something that excites me."

Co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley told the club's website: "Axel has showcased his quality over several seasons in France and that has deservedly led to recognition on the international stage.

"He is ready to take the next step in his career and we are delighted that will be with Chelsea. We welcome him to the club and look forward to him joining up with Mauricio Pochettino and his new teammates in the days ahead."

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