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Chelsea sign Axel Disasi from Monaco in a £40m deal as they fend off competition from Manchester United and Newcastle for the defender

Chelsea have completed the signing of defender Axel Disasi from Monaco for £40million.

Disasi has joined Chelsea on a six-year contract, with the Blues seeing off competition from Manchester United and Newcastle.

Disasi stated that he is eager to 'win big things' at Chelsea. He told the club's official website: ‘It’s something I’ve been waiting for.

‘I am so happy to be here, at this big club. I am really proud to be able to be a part of this great family, and I hope to achieve very big things here.