
Enzo Maresca blames Premier League rules for Chelsea having to sell their academy stars... with Conor Gallagher closing in on £33.7m move to Atletico Madrid
Daily MailChelsea star Gallagher is on the verge of completing a move to Atletico Madrid Enzo Maresca says the Premier League's rules are forcing clubs to sell their academy graduates, insisting Chelsea are not the problem as they prepare to cash in on Conor Gallagher. Chelsea have spent more than £1billion on transfers since their May 2022 takeover but Maresca insisted it is the Premier League rules that are posing problems to clubs. Enzo Maresca says Premier League rules are forcing clubs to sell their academy stars Conor Gallagher was informed on Friday that he has no long-term future at Stamford Bridge Chelsea have sold academy stars including Mason Mount under the current ownership ‘This is not Chelsea's problem, these are the rules,’ Maresca said ahead of facing Real Madrid in the final friendly of their United States tour. It's all of the Premier League clubs' problems.’ Asked if he was confident Chelsea still want to promote players from the academy and not only sell them for profit, Maresca answered: ‘Absolutely.
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