Chelsea set sights on Serie A star who Xabi Alonso wanted at Real Madrid | OneFootball

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Juventus left-back Andrea Cambiaso.

The Blues endured a challenging 2025-26 campaign, with both Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior losing their jobs after poor run of results.

Marc Cucurella was upset about the sacking of Maresca in January and openly criticised the club for the decision.

He is now willing to leave the London club after they failed to secure any form of European football next season.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Chelsea have identified Cambiaso as a potential replacement for Cururella.

Xabi Alonso, who will begin his role at Stamford Bridge on July 1, is reportedly an admirer of the Serie A star.

Alonso wanted to sign Cambiaso when he was in charge of Real Madrid last year.

The Italy international has been a key first-team player for Juventus, making 132 appearances across all competitions and scoring eight goals.

But the full-back made a series of defensive mistakes that cost his side this season, and so he is no longer deemed untouchable in Turin.

Juventus are prepared to listen to offers for Cambiaso as they look to make up for the lack of Champions League revenue after finishing sixth in Serie A.

A fee in the region of £43 million could be sufficient to persuade the Old Lady into selling their left-back, who is contracted until 2029.

However, Chelsea face competition from Barcelona and Como, who both have made inquiries about the player’s availability this summer.