Crystal Palace bring in Axel Disasi as Chelsea defender seeks fresh Premier League start

Axel Disasi is set to continue his Premier League career with Crystal Palace after joining the London club on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

The move was officially confirmed by Crystal Palace on social media and follows previous loan spells at Aston Villa and West Ham. Disasi, a 28-year-old France international defender of Congolese origin from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, will now begin another chapter in the English top flight.

The agreement is a paid loan for one season and does not include an option for Crystal Palace to make the transfer permanent. Palace are looking to add experience and defensive strength, while Disasi will hope the move provides the regular playing time he has been unable to secure at Chelsea.

Disasi remains under contract at Stamford Bridge until 2029, but his latest temporary departure suggests he is no longer a central part of Chelsea’s plans. A move to Crystal Palace gives him the opportunity to rebuild his momentum in a division he now knows well.

At Palace, Disasi will be expected to compete for an important role in the defence and establish himself as one of the senior figures in the back line. The switch also represents another stage in Chelsea’s management of a player whose long-term future at the club appears increasingly uncertain.

The defender’s annual salary is reported to be 4,805,403 euros, equivalent to 3,123,511,950 FCFA. His estimated market value is 15m euros.

Disasi’s arrival comes as Crystal Palace prepare for their second match of the English league season, against Manchester City. The fixture will provide an immediate test for the new signing and Palace’s defensive options.

Betting company 1xBet lists Crystal Palace at odds of 4.90 to win, with a draw priced at 4.00 and Manchester City at 1.56. The original report also referred to the option of downloading 1xBet.

Disasi previously spent time with Aston Villa and West Ham during the previous season before returning to Chelsea. His latest loan means he will remain in the Premier League, but will now wear Crystal Palace colours as he attempts to secure consistent first-team football and revive his career.