Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf has expressed his disappointment that his former club did not try to sign Sofyan Amrabat from Manchester United on deadline day. Leboeuf believes that Amrabat would have been the perfect player to pair with Enzo Fernandez in Chelsea’s midfield.
Manchester United’s pursuit of Amrabat finally came to a successful conclusion during the final hours of the transfer window. The Red Devils paid £8.5m (€10m) to take the 27-year-old midfielder on a season-long loan, with an option to make the deal permanent for £21.4m (€25m).
Leboeuf feels that Chelsea missed out on a great opportunity by not considering a move for Amrabat. He believes that the Moroccan international would have been an ideal addition to Chelsea’s midfield, especially alongside Enzo Fernandez.
The former Chelsea player expressed his frustration, saying, “When I see those kind of players going to Manchester United… I often talk about Chelsea trying to find those experienced players in the middle of the park. Why didn’t you think about that guy? He would have been the perfect player to pair with Enzo Fernandez.”
Leboeuf also compared Amrabat’s potential transfer to Chelsea with the club’s signing of Moises Caicedo. Chelsea paid over £100m for Caicedo, while Amrabat could have been bought for a total fee of £30m. Leboeuf believes that signing Amrabat would have been a bargain for Chelsea.
Amrabat’s performance for Morocco in the last World Cup impressed Leboeuf, who believes that the midfielder has proven his talent. He questioned why Chelsea did not consider signing experienced players like Amrabat.
Chelsea has focused on signing young players in recent years, hoping that they will develop into superstars. However, Leboeuf believes that experienced players like Amrabat should also be considered by the club.
While Chelsea did not make a move for Amrabat, Manchester United secured his services on loan. The midfielder’s experience and talent could prove to be valuable for United.
In conclusion, former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf expressed his disappointment that his old club did not try to sign Sofyan Amrabat from Manchester United. Leboeuf believes that Amrabat would have been a perfect addition to Chelsea’s midfield, especially alongside Enzo Fernandez. Despite missing out on Amrabat, Chelsea has prioritized signing young players in recent years. However, Leboeuf believes that experienced players like Amrabat should also be considered by the club. Manchester United ultimately secured Amrabat’s services on loan, and his experience and talent could prove to be valuable for the Red Devils.