Axel Disasi set for Chelsea return after West Ham relegation

Axel Disasi is expected to return to Chelsea after West Ham’s relegation from the Premier League changed the direction of his loan spell, according to Foot Mercato.

The French defender had quickly become one of Nuno Espirito Santo’s most reliable players, but the club’s drop into the Championship has ended hopes of keeping him in East London.

Disasi joined West Ham in the winter window and settled in fast, becoming a regular starter and a steady presence at the back. His form stood out, and he earned Man of the Match awards three times in only a few months, which is why West Ham wanted to extend his stay.

That plan is now off the table because relegation has made a permanent move impossible for the Hammers. Chelsea will therefore take him back this summer, although his long-term future at Stamford Bridge still looks unclear.

A permanent exit from Chelsea now appears likely, with several clubs already watching his situation closely after his strong spell in London.