La Stampa (subscription required) has recently reported that Chelsea are preparing to launch a move for Atalanta BC midfielder Matteo Pessina this summer. It is believed that the Blues could face competition from AC Milan in the race to secure the services of the Italy international, who has got less than a year left to run in his current contract at the Gewiss Stadium (translated by Transfermarketweb).
Pessina’s Inconsistent Season In Italian Football
Pessina endured an up and down season with Atalanta as he struggled to find consistency with his performances in the opposition half. The 24-year-old appeared in 40 matches for the Italian side in the previous campaign, netting four goals and grabbing two assists on all fronts.
The Italian sensation was far from convincing with his offensive contributions after he averaged 0.8 shots, 1.0 key passes and 0.5 dribbles per game in the 2020-21 Serie A campaign. At least he distributed the ball relatively well based on his pass completion rate of 84.4% in league football (stats via whoscored).
As mentioned earlier, Pessina’s current deal with Atalanta is set to expire at the end of next season, so the Blues would have a good shot of landing him on a cut-price fee during this summer transfer window. At 24, the Italian talent is about to enter his prime, so Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel will fancy his chances of getting the best out of him at the English capital in the coming seasons.
Will Pessina Be A Good Choice For The Blues?
Pessina is a good dribbler with the ball and has got the vision to cut open the opposition defence with a killer pass in the attacking end of the pitch. He is a highly versatile player as he is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also be the defensive anchorman in midfield if needed.
The nine-time Italy international can chip in by scoring some important goals for his side but needs to figure out a way to improve his productivity if he wants to become a world-class player someday. Hence, joining Tuchel’s revolution at Stamford Bridge will be quite a tempting move for Pessina as he will get a chance to prove his worth at the highest level every week.
The Atalanta playmaker could prove to be a decent choice for the Blues as he is good enough to increase competition for places within Tuchel’s match-day squad. Pessina is getting better with each season, so Chelsea would be wise to orchestrate a move to lure him to West London before the start of the new campaign. The Italian’s incredible versatility and creativity make him a shrewd option for the Blues to pursue this summer.
