# Elye Wahi Admits He Had Reservations Over Chelsea Move This Summer
France U21 forward Elye Wahi Sepe has been one of the standout performers in Ligue 1 this season, scoring 19 goals for Montpellier. His impressive displays were enough to convince Chelsea, who submitted a £24 million bid for the 20-year-old in June. However, their offer was rejected by the French club and Wahi ended up joining Lens in a club-record €35m (£30m) deal.
When asked about a potential move to Chelsea, Wahi told L’Equipe: ‘I didn’t want to go there just for the sake of it. Frankfurt was close, more so than Chelsea. I spoke with the manager there. He speaks French and that was important for me. They had to wait for Randal Kolo Muani’s departure and waiting for it was too complicated. I don’t have any regrets.’
West Ham and Frankfurt were also interested in signing Wahi as they looked to replace Kolo Muani who joined Paris Saint-Germain on the final day of the transfer window. Lens have since qualified for this season’s Champions League group stage, with Wahi playing a key role in their success.
## Chelsea’s Failed Bid for Elye Wahi
Chelsea’s failed bid for Elye Wahi this summer has been well documented. The Blues had identified the 20-year-old as a potential signing and submitted a £24 million bid to Montpellier in June. However, their offer was rejected by the French club and Wahi ended up joining Lens in a club-record €35m (£30m) deal.
West Ham and Frankfurt were also interested in signing Wahi as they looked to replace Kolo Muani who joined Paris Saint-Germain on the final day of the transfer window. Lens have since qualified for this season’s Champions League group stage, with Wahi playing a key role in their success.
## Elye Wahi’s Thoughts on a Potential Move to Chelsea
When asked about a potential move to Chelsea, Wahi told L’Equipe: ‘I didn’t want to go there just for the sake of it. Frankfurt was close, more so than Chelsea. I spoke with the manager there. He speaks French and that was important for me. They had to wait for Randal Kolo Muani’s departure and waiting for it was too complicated. I don’t have any regrets.’
Wahi had reservations over a move to Chelsea due to the uncertainty surrounding the transfer window and the fact that he would be joining a new team in a new country. He was also keen to join a club where he could continue to develop his game and felt that Frankfurt offered him the best chance of doing that.
## Conclusion
Elye Wahi has been one of the standout performers in Ligue 1 this season and his impressive displays were enough to convince Chelsea, who submitted a £24 million bid for the 20-year-old in June. However, their offer was rejected by the French club and Wahi ended up joining Lens in a club-record €35m (£30m) deal.
Wahi had reservations over a move to Chelsea due to the uncertainty surrounding the transfer window and the fact that he would be joining a new team in a new country. He was also keen to join a club where he could continue to develop his game and felt that Frankfurt offered him the best chance of doing that.
Lens have since qualified for this season’s Champions League group stage, with Wahi playing a key role in their success. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.