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Callum Hudson-Odoi has officially filed a transfer request to Chelsea to force its transfer to Bayern Munich before the transfer deadline, set for Thursday.
The teenager, a product of the Premier League club's academy in Cobham, was the subject of a succession of submissions from the Bundesliga champions, the last of which was around £ 35 million for a player starting from very close the current contract expires in 2020. This offer remains on the table, although Chelsea has made it clear that it would not be enough to ensure the age of 18, although another elevated offer is anticipated before closing of the end of the month.
The English international junior, who won the Under – 17 World Cup two years ago, was frustrated by the perceived lack of opportunities under Maurizio Sarri and made it clear that he was not the only one. he was not interested in signing new terms at Stamford Bridge, despite the club's suggestions. willing to offer him up to £ 80,000 per week to extend his stay. Hudson-Odoi thinks he'll have more opportunities to play senior football at Bayern, after noting the impact that Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson have had on the Bundesliga, respectively with Borussia Dortmund and Hoffenheim. .
Hudson-Odoi have played nine first-team matches this season, four times in the Europa League and Carabao Cup, but have not yet started their match against the Premier League. He would expect to be selected for Sunday's match against Sheffield in the first leg of the fourth round of the FA Cup, but his inclusion would now seem seriously questionable following his official request to leave.
Chelsea became frustrated with Bayern's very public pursuit on Hudson-Odoi. Sarri had hinted that they had shown a lack of respect after the German club's sports director, Hasan Salihamidzic, confessed his desire to protect the player. "I think it's not professional because they're talking about a contracted player in Chelsea," said Sarri, who always suggested that Hudson-Odoi had improved under his tutelage while leaving to think that the young man still had a lot to learn.
It remains to be seen how Chelsea responds to demand – their desire to retain Hudson-Odoi has been steadfast until now – though there is a chance that he will join Álvaro Morata as a new start very in sight of the club in the coming days. The Spanish international striker went to Madrid to complete the formalities for a loan transfer to Atlético after the arrival of Gonzalo Higuaín at Stamford Bridge. The move can be made permanent for around £ 48.5m in the summer.
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