Chelsea Under Fire For Selling Their Best Players
The decision of those in charge of Chelsea FC to offload their best players this summer has shocked Arsenal legend, Paul Merson.
Chelsea Under Fire For Selling Their Best Players
The Blues’ decision to sell Mason Mount and Kai Havertz to their rivals particularly bemused Merson.
Havertz and Mason have been integral members of Chelsea for several years.
Both players helped the Blues win the Champions League, Club World Cup, and European Super Cup.
While Mount joined Manchester United in a £55 million plus £5 million add-ons deal, Havertz joined Arsenal for £65 million.
Merson wrote for Sky Sports:
“Let’s be honest, selling Mason Mount and Kai Havertz is not good business from Chelsea. I just don’t get it.
“It may make sense if Chelsea had to bring some money in, but there is no point getting money in at the expense of missing out on the top four, which itself will lose the club more money.
“Manchester United and Arsenal are going to be in the mix for the top four next season along with Chelsea, so why would you weaken yourself by selling two of your best players to direct rivals?”
