In a recent report, TodoFichajes has mentioned that Chelsea have reached an agreement with Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng’s agent over a potential move for his client in the summer. The German centre-back’s current contract at the Allianz Arena runs out at the end of this campaign which has opened the door for the Blues to sign him on a free transfer (via TodoFichajes).
Boateng’s Solid Form At The Allianz Arena This Season
The Berlin-born sensation has been a regular feature for the Bavarian giants in the Bundesliga this season and has been responsible for producing a few dominant displays at the centre of Hans-Dieter Flick’s defence. Boateng has participated in 22 matches for the Munich outfit this term, registering two goals, one assist and five yellow cards across all competitions.
The 32-year-old has done well to average 1.2 tackles, 1.2 interceptions and 2.2 clearances per game in the German top-flight and the UEFA Champions League group stages this season. He has even been tidy when distributing the ball out from the back as evidenced by his pass success rate of 88% in both those competitions (stats via whoscored).
At 32, this summer could be Boateng’s last chance to make another big move to another top club, but there is no doubt that he will be a massive coup for Chelsea as he will stabilise Thomas Tuchel’s backline even further in the coming seasons.
What Does The German International Bring To The Table?
Boateng has excellent defensive awareness to sense the danger quickly and nip them in the bud. He has proven himself to be a brilliant centre-back in European football during his time at Bayern Munich over the past decade.
The 76-time German international can time his tackles to perfection to secure the ball back for his team. He has also developed a good passing range during his time at Bavaria, which makes him a great fit for Thomas Tuchel’s style of play at Stamford Bridge in the coming seasons.
Is Boateng The Right Choice For The Blues?
If Boateng can maintain his high standards for a few more years, he will be a great choice for the west London giants next summer. The German defensive ace will be an upgrade over any of Tuchel’s current options for the centre-back position. Plus, he could potentially form a dominant defensive partnership with Thiago Silva if Chelsea decide to extend the Brazilian’s contract for another year.
With all things considered, Tuchel would be wise to offer Boateng a lucrative contract during the summer transfer period as his recruitment could go a long way in helping the Blues challenge for the Premier League title once again in the upcoming campaign.
