Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has a £40m release clause in his contract according to Fabrizio Romano.
Chukwuemeka joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in 2022 in a £20m deal, but his time at Stamford Bridge has been plagued by injuries.
The 20-year-old has made just 27 appearances in two seasons, while a knee injury limited him to 12 appearances in all competitions last season.
Chukwuemeka has a release clause of £40m
Reports from Italy have linked the midfielder with a move to AC Milan, who are thought to be trying to negotiate a loan deal with an option to buy for the former Villa man.
Romano exclusively revealed that Chukwuemeka has a £40m release clause in his contract, and that Chelsea will not allow him to leave on loan.
He logged onto X.com and said:
“EXCL: Carney Chukwuemeka's contract includes a £40m release clause.
“Chelsea are adamant that they will not allow a talented midfielder to leave on loan.
“All loan applications in recent months have been rejected so far.”
?? EXCL: Carney Chukwuemeka's contract includes a £40m release clause.
Chelsea are reiterating their position that they will not allow the talented midfielder to leave on loan.
All possible loan options in recent months have been rejected so far. pic.twitter.com/SHFxRO5cIW
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 2, 2024
Competition for places in midfield is fierce as Chukwuemeka competes for minutes with the likes of Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Conor Gallagher if he remains at the club, and new signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
It is unlikely that AC Milan could pay that amount outright, and it would make sense that they are reportedly trying to negotiate a loan with an option or obligation to buy.
Despite his obvious talent Chukwuemeka needs to sort out his fitness issues, and will have the chance to impress new manager Enzo Maresca on the club's pre-season tour of America later this month.
If Chelsea were to lose Chukwuemeka this summer they would be in line to double their money for the midfielder.
The Blues have been busy this summer and have signed Tosin Adarabioyo, Estevao Willian who will join in 2025, Omari Kellyman, Marc Guiu and Dewsbury-Hall as they aim to return to the Champions League next season.
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