The Big Opportunity of ‘Saul Niguez’. The Spain international is set to make his Blues debut after being promise. Before arriving at Stamford Bridge on deadline day.
Back on the deadline day, Saul Niguez ‘s chances of a move to Chelsea were almost impossible.
“The deal is dead,” reports one source close to the negotiations. where the two teams could not find an agreement
But fast forward to the close of the market, Saul Niguez suddenly arrived in London. With documents confirming his loan deal to play in the Premier League. with only 3 minutes left
“I don’t think this will happen and that’s it. it’s afternoon and very long nights,” Saul. Who spent the day in the Stellar agency’s offices, said after his move to Chelsea was complete.
“My wife is very nervous. We have a very complicated day. Because this decision is not easy. Leaving the house for a new adventure is complicated.”
The Spain international has made it clear he is ready to move if the right opportunity arises this summer, with Saul seeing his performances deteriorate over the past two seasons.
Diego Simeone has used the variety of the 26-year-old in various positions. From the number 10 to the wingback and almost everywhere The lack of uniformity of the roles given did not improve Saul’s game.
In fact, Simeone did not want to let one of the key players leave the squad. unless they have someone to come in.
That person was Antoine Griezmann.
In fact, the opportunity to bring Griezmann from Barcelona back to Wanda Metropolitano There was no sign of that happening until the last hour before the market closed.
The frenzied rush turned into a preliminary loan deal for Griezmann back to Atletico, which saw Luc de Jong move from Sevilla to Barca later in the day.
Atletico and Chelsea eventually reached an agreement, which saw Saul complete the move. After pre-season his agents lobbied him for several Premier League teams.
There is a feeling that the top flight is the perfect place for Saul as he wants to call up his top form to qualify for Spain’s 2022 World Cup after not playing for Barcelona since a month. November 2019
Manchester United and Chelsea are the two favorites. But Thomas Tuchel’s influence proved to be an important part of Saul’s decision.
In talks with the players, Tuchel outlined his plans to use Saul as a central midfielder. Instead of playing as many positions as Simeone used to do.