Chelsea defender Axel Disasi has sealed a late loan move to West Ham United, with the deal confirmed just hours after the January transfer window closed.
Axel Disasi Completes Deadline-Day Loan Switch to West Ham
The French centre-back will join the Hammers for the remainder of the season.
The clubs finalized the agreement right at the deadline, following a prolonged period of negotiation. Chelsea had previously indicated they would only consider a permanent sale for the 26-year-old.
However, in a repeat of last January’s loan departure, the club ultimately approved a temporary exit as the window concluded.
West Ham manager David Moyes gains a much-needed defensive option for the second half of the Premier League campaign.
Disasi brings top-flight experience, having been a regular starter for Chelsea in the past. His physical presence and familiarity with first-team football are viewed as assets for a West Ham side looking to solidify its position in the table.
While the specific terms remain undisclosed, reports suggest the agreement may include an option for a permanent transfer in the summer.
The move concludes a period of uncertainty for Disasi, who had fallen out of Chelsea’s immediate plans.
For the player, the transfer offers a crucial opportunity for consistent playing time. For West Ham, it provides defensive reinforcement without a long-term commitment.
Both parties will hope the move proves more fruitful than its timing, with an earlier conclusion in the window arguably benefiting all involved more.
Disasi now aims to reclaim his form in London’s other half, as West Ham integrates him into their squad for the final months of the season.
