The name "Costa" just can't go away from Chelsea
Zappacosta has signed a 4-year deal with the club
⚽ **TRANSFERS: English Premier League 2017/18** ⚽
Player: Davide Zappacosta
Age: 25 years
Position: Right Wingback/Fullback
To: Chelsea FC
From: Torino
Transfer Fee: £25 Million
The "Diego Costa" conundrum has been an ever present scenario with Chelsea this season after he stated that he wanted to leave the club which wasn't full-filled this window.
However, Chelsea brought in a surprise addition on deadline day; Davide Zappacosta has signed from Torino for a £25 Million fee. The player didn't at all seem an option until deadline day after Chelsea missed all their first choice wingback targets.
Zappacosta has made 85 appearances in Serie A, scoring 5 goals & assisting 7 times. He was ever present as Torino's right back last season, making 29 appearances, scoring once and assisting 5 times.
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte may have been keeping a key eye on Zappacosta since a long time. Both the player and the manager are from Italy which will be vital as the language barrier would be avoided.
Zappacosta may be the ideal Right wingback Chelsea were looking for. He is a full Italian international, is still just 25 who has the perfect combination for defending & attacking. He will be responsible for a number of crosses and assists down the right hand side this season.
It will be interesting to see how Chelsea set up their defense and how often Zappacosta will be handed starting roles. With fierce competition for starting roles, Zappacosta is a good long term option for the club. All the best to him.
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