Key Highlights
- It would represent his first signing and a clear statement about where Chelsea believe their priorities lie. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAs reported, Chelsea had already identified centre-back as a position requiring reinforcement ahead of the January window.
- Injuries, depth concerns, and long term planning have all converged, and Jacquet has emerged as the preferred solution rather than just one of many options. Jacquet Agreement Advances as Rennes Hold FirmThe groundwork has moved quickly.
- Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea have agreed personal terms with the 20-year-old France Under-21 international, narrowing the focus to negotiations with Rennes.
- As Give Me Sport state, “Jacquet will become Rosenior’s first new signing as head coach if the Blues can come to an agreement over payment for the young centre-back in the coming days.”Photo IMAGOAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat agreement may not be straightforward.
- Rennes are understood to be demanding a club record fee of around €65million, a figure that reflects both Jacquet’s importance and the timing of the approach.
