The latest Aston Villa transfer news from BirminghamLive as this defender is free to leave Chelsea
Chelsea are reportedly keen to see Axel Disasi leave in the summer
Chelsea are reportedly keen to see Axel Disasi leave in the summer
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Enzo Maresca has delivered a clear message to the likes of Aston Villa loanee Axel Disasi and other Chelsea exiles.
Defender Disasi, who spent the second half of last term with Unai Emery’s men, is one of several high profile players who are watching the Blues’ Club World Cup exploits from the sidelines.
The likes of Disasi, Raheem Sterling, Joao Felix and Ben Chilwell were all left out of the squad that travelled to the United States, where Chelsea are now in the semi-finals of the revamped competition.
And with new signings Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Dario Essugo and Mamadou Sarr now joined by Jamie Gittens, with Estevao Willian, competition for places is going to be even more intense.
Which is why Maresca has told anyone who doesn’t want to be at Stamford Bridge can move on.
Maresca said: “My message to the players and to the club is that I want just players that are happy to be with us. The ones that are not happy, they are free to go.”
To be fair Disasi has never said he wants to leave Chelsea, but his chances of a comeback seem remote and having played ten times for Villa last term, he has been linked with Newcastle United and Saudi Arabian outift Al-Ahli.
It is unlikely Disasi will return to Villa, either permanently or on another loan.
Snap up limited edition Aston Villa branded Ozzy Osbourne merchandise
When Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath take to the stage this weekend they will be rightly hailed as the pioneers of heavy metal - and will do so at the home of their beloved Aston Villa.
To celebrate that link with the rockers and the club - a series of brilliant, unique souvenir merchandise is now available.
All of the designs combine retro designs, the Villa colours, and a homage to Ozzy Osbourne and with only a limited amount available - you will need to act fast to get your hands on yours!
There is, for example, a stunning retro Ozzy Osbourne home shirt which you can get your hands on here.
If you want a scarf for the gig or for match days - there is a brilliant Ozzy scarf decked out in retro design and club colours - buy yours now by clicking here
Another superb design right out the 70s is this tracksuit top with Ozzy's name and the club's branding on. Buy yours here!
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