{"id":290742,"date":"2023-09-16T08:52:55","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T08:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/?p=290742"},"modified":"2023-09-16T08:52:55","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T08:52:55","slug":"chelsea-target-zakharyan-gives-boehly-verdict-after-being-left-in-limbo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/soccer\/chelsea-target-zakharyan-gives-boehly-verdict-after-being-left-in-limbo\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea target Zakharyan gives Boehly verdict after being left &#8216;in limbo&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Mauricio Pochettino was left a Chelsea gift by Thomas Tuchel and a \u00a3150m headache<\/h3>\n<p>Former Chelsea transfer target Arsen Zakharyan has spoken of his relief after deciding to join Real Sociedad this summer. The playmaker had been long-admired at Stamford Bridge but ultimately he opted to snub the approach in favour of a more \u2018interesting\u2019 opportunity with the La Liga outfit, and the midfielder aimed a thinly-veiled dig at Todd Boehly&#8217;s ambitious project in the process.<\/p>\n<p>Boehly has splashed the cash since his arrival to the tune of \u00a31billion, rebuilding the Blues in the hope of making them title contenders in both the short and long term. Significant fees have been forked out in all departments, and further spending is anticipated in the January transfer window and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea welcomed 12 new signings over the course of the summer, though they came close to acquiring a 13th in the shape of Zakharyan. The 20-year-old was identified as a transfer target over 12 months ago when they were set to activate his release clause, but Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine put the deal on pause.<\/p>\n<p>Boehly pushed to sign Zakharyan once again before the start of the season and reports suggested that he would have been loaned out to sister club Strasbourg in the Ligue 1 immediately to continue his development. But a deal between Chelsea and Dinamo Moscow never materialised, and Sociedad pounced to lure the midfielder to Spain.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE <\/strong> <strong>Chelsea may face Arsenal transfer fight for Antonio Nusa as Odegaard intervenes[TRANSFERS] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/4961589.jpg?r=1694778974514\"><\/p>\n<p>Speaking about the move, Zakharyan told AS: \u201cI realised that I was already a Real player when I signed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When I couldn\u2019t fly for the first time, I didn\u2019t understand anything. I thought I could fail. I didn\u2019t understand anything about my future, I was in limbo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFortunately, everything worked out. I was nervous, very nervous. For me, it was more interesting to come to Real than to Chelsea. It was also a more realistic option. And here I am.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you&#8217;ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n<p> <strong> DON&#8217;T MISS <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Chelsea star Reece James return pushed back as injury woes deepen for Pochettino[TEAM NEWS] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Two Chelsea stars blamed for Boehly giving eight-year deals to almost everyone[INSIGHT] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Chelsea owners &#8216;have Man City plan&#8217; that is more ambitious than Abramovich[GOSSIP] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/4961588.jpg?r=1694778974785\"><\/p>\n<p>Zakharyan is a versatile option who can occupy numerous roles in midfield, as well as play on the wing when required.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, given how well-stocked Mauricio Pochettino is in that department, the Argentine may not be too disappointed with failing to sign the Russia international given that he has Andrey Santos, Cesare Casadei and Lesley Ugochukwu as fringe options already.<\/p>\n<p>However, being snubbed by the talented prospect is an unfamiliar feeling for Boehly and it could prove to be a sign of things to come for the American owner if his side\u2019s on-field performances do not improve. There are also doubts about a clear pathway for each new signing, given that the likes of Marc Cucurella and other fresh faces have already tried to be offloaded.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/football\/1813242\/Chelsea-transfer-news-Arsen-Zakharyan-Todd-Boehly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mauricio Pochettino was left a Chelsea gift by Thomas Tuchel and a \u00a3150m headache Former Chelsea transfer target Arsen Zakharyan has spoken of his relief after deciding to join Real Sociedad this summer. 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