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Chelsea have struggled defensively for a few seasons and the club must now regret selling one of their brightest talents back in 2017.
In the summer of 2017, Chelsea decided to part ways with a promising defensive talent, Nathan Ake, who moved to Bournemouth for a reported fee of £20 million.
Little did they know that this move would come back to haunt them, as Ake has since evolved into one of the best defenders in the world.
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Chelsea's defensive struggles in recent times, coupled with the injury woes of talents like Reece James and Wesley Fofana, only serve to amplify the regret over letting Ake slip through their grasp.
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23:37 - 20.09.2024
Fenerbahçe Vs Galatasaray: Time and Where to Watch Victor Osimhen battle José Mourinho& Osayi-Samuel
This week's peak of the bunch game in Turkey is the epic clash between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray.
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18:07 - 19.09.2024
Just like Mikel: World Cup winner reveals Ferguson begged him to join Man United before Chelsea move
Super Eagles legend John Obi Mikel was not the only iconic midfielder to have snubbed Manchester United for Chelsea
Ex-Chelsea man Nathan Ake now worth more than Reece James
Ake, now a stalwart at Manchester City, has demonstrated exceptional defensive prowess and versatility, becoming a linchpin in Pep Guardiola's well-drilled backline.
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This unbelievable run of form with the blue side of Manchester has seen his value increase considerably, with the CIES Football Observatory valuing him at around £51m, which is £31m more than Chelsea sold him for in 2017.
This valuation means that in the current market, Ake is worth more than the Blues' captain, James, who CIES value at just £30m, which is likely down to his constant injuries.
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