Marcel Desailly tells Chelsea sign Darwin Nunez

April 12, 2026

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Former Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly has sparked debate after reportedly urging his outdated membership to contemplate a shock transfer for former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, who’s presently enjoying in Saudi Arabia.

Desailly’s advice is claimed to be primarily based on CHELSEA’s want for a bodily dominant striker able to stretching defenses. Talking in current media appearances, the previous France worldwide highlighted Nunez’s athleticism and work charge as qualities that would profit Liam Rosenior’s system, notably in transition-heavy matches

‘I’m happy to see him wanting to come back again to European soccer – it reveals cash isn’t every part,’ Desailly instructed Footitalia.

‘A membership like Chelsea, or the brand new Manchester United, can be finest for him. He must be surrounded by established, assured gamers who know they’re going to play each weekend and who will give him the ball on the primary intention.

‘That’s the small element – when he makes a run, he must get the ball instantly. In any other case he loses confidence rapidly. I’d really suggest Núñez for Chelsea. He’s an excellent participant, a wise participant – he simply wants the correct setting to carry out,’ Desailly added.

‘When Liverpool recognized his potential they knew what they’d statistically. However if you begin on a nasty be aware, the arrogance disappears and the consideration from these round you follows.

‘It’s like Dennis Bergkamp going to Inter Milan – issues went utterly mistaken. Or Roberto Carlos in his early days, capturing the ball into the stands. The arrogance wasn’t there.

‘That’s what occurred to Núñez at Liverpool. However the high quality continues to be there.

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