Cesare Casadei, currently with Chelsea, has found limited opportunities in the Premier League, primarily featuring in cup competitions this season. The Italian midfielder has yet to make an appearance in the league, having been on the bench twice under coach Enzo Maresca. Instead, he has played 334 minutes across various cup matches, including a single outing in the English League Cup and all four matches in the UEFA Conference League. Unfortunately, his participation was cut short after receiving a red card during a match against Heidenheim in Germany, which will prevent him from playing in the upcoming European fixture against Astana.
Casadei joined Chelsea in the summer of 2022 for a fee of €15 million plus bonuses, following Romelu Lukaku’s return to Inter Milan on loan. His contract with Chelsea runs until June 2028. Although he opted to stay at Stamford Bridge last summer despite interest from Serie A clubs Fiorentina and Torino, there are indications that he may reconsider his position as January approaches. Juventus is reportedly leading the charge to bring him back to Italy, but they are not alone; other clubs are also monitoring his situation.
Calciomercato [**report**](https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juventus-su-casadei-nuovi-interessamenti-dallitalia-per-lex-inte-33199) how In recent weeks, both Monza and Genoa have expressed interest in Casadei, having previously considered signing veteran Antonio Candreva. Candreva remains a free agent after leaving Salernitana at the end of last season and is being eyed by Empoli as well. However, Empoli’s management prefers younger prospects like Filippo Terracciano from AC Milan.
Candreva, who has an impressive record of 99 goals and 121 assists across 676 appearances for clubs including Inter, Lazio, Juventus, Udinese, Parma, and Salernitana, has also represented Italy at the international level with 57 caps and seven goals.
As Casadei navigates his challenging situation at Chelsea, where he has struggled to secure consistent playing time under Maresca’s management, it remains to be seen whether he will make a move back to Italy or explore opportunities elsewhere. The January transfer window could prove pivotal for the young midfielder as he seeks to revive his career and gain more regular first-team football.