CHELSEA MANAGER MAURIZIO Sarri does not think joining Bayern Munich would be a good move for Chelsea starlet Callum Hudson-Odoi.
The 18-year-old winger is highly rated in English football, having played a key role in England’s Under-17 World Cup triumph in 2017.
He has become a part of Chelsea’s first-team squad over the last year, but has still only featured three times in the Premier League, and reports suggest he is refusing to discuss a new contract until he is given assurances over playing time.
Bayern have made several offers for the for the talented teenager — the most recent one worth £30 million — and are determined to not miss out on another promising English prospect after seeing Borussia Dortmund sign Jadon Sancho from Manchester City.
Chelsea boss Sarri is adamant staying put is a better option for Hudson-Odoi, however, predicting a bright future for him at Stamford Bridge if he stays.
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The 18-year-old has found Premier League starts hard to come by this season with Chelsea. EMPICS Sport
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When asked whether he thinks joining Bayern would be a good move for Hudson-Odoi, Sarri told reproters: “I don’t think so, because he’s an English player, he’s very young.
“He has the future and I think he has a very great future here, with the national team and with Chelsea. I think to stay here is better for him.
I know, for me, he is a very important player. He’s young, but he’s improving. He played really well in the last match.
“He was in trouble against Watford, but only because of a hamstring problem. He is improving, I’m very happy with him. I don’t know the situation with the club, but I’m happy with the player.”
Despite making his opinion clear in public, Sarri has not tried to impose his thoughts on Hudson-Odoi himself, because he feels it is not his business.
“No, because I’m not in charge of these things [transfers],” he said. “I don’t want to talk to a player about things that have nothing to do with me.
Bayern Munich have made a number of offers for the highly-rated forward. Steven Paston
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“I want to only talk to him about the pitch, movements in the defensive phase and I’m very happy, because he’s improving in the defensive phase a lot in the last months.”
Another Chelsea player linked with a departure is Gary Cahill, as the experienced centre-back has only played once all season in the Premier League.
Sarri remains unsure about his future, but does feel as though the 33-year-old’s focus is not on his football.
“At the moment, I want to understand the situation, if he wants to go or not,” Sarri said.
“At the moment, his mind is not completely involved in our situation, so we have to wait. We don’t need a replacement [if Cahill leaves], because we have [Ethan] Ampadu .”
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'To stay here is better': Sarri warns 18-year-old Hudson-Odoi against £30 million Bayern move
CHELSEA MANAGER MAURIZIO Sarri does not think joining Bayern Munich would be a good move for Chelsea starlet Callum Hudson-Odoi.
The 18-year-old winger is highly rated in English football, having played a key role in England’s Under-17 World Cup triumph in 2017.
He has become a part of Chelsea’s first-team squad over the last year, but has still only featured three times in the Premier League, and reports suggest he is refusing to discuss a new contract until he is given assurances over playing time.
Bayern have made several offers for the for the talented teenager — the most recent one worth £30 million — and are determined to not miss out on another promising English prospect after seeing Borussia Dortmund sign Jadon Sancho from Manchester City.
Chelsea boss Sarri is adamant staying put is a better option for Hudson-Odoi, however, predicting a bright future for him at Stamford Bridge if he stays.
When asked whether he thinks joining Bayern would be a good move for Hudson-Odoi, Sarri told reproters: “I don’t think so, because he’s an English player, he’s very young.
“He has the future and I think he has a very great future here, with the national team and with Chelsea. I think to stay here is better for him.
“He was in trouble against Watford, but only because of a hamstring problem. He is improving, I’m very happy with him. I don’t know the situation with the club, but I’m happy with the player.”
Despite making his opinion clear in public, Sarri has not tried to impose his thoughts on Hudson-Odoi himself, because he feels it is not his business.
“No, because I’m not in charge of these things [transfers],” he said. “I don’t want to talk to a player about things that have nothing to do with me.
“I want to only talk to him about the pitch, movements in the defensive phase and I’m very happy, because he’s improving in the defensive phase a lot in the last months.”
Another Chelsea player linked with a departure is Gary Cahill, as the experienced centre-back has only played once all season in the Premier League.
Sarri remains unsure about his future, but does feel as though the 33-year-old’s focus is not on his football.
“At the moment, I want to understand the situation, if he wants to go or not,” Sarri said.
“At the moment, his mind is not completely involved in our situation, so we have to wait. We don’t need a replacement [if Cahill leaves], because we have [Ethan] Ampadu .”
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