Transfer ban means no one can leave Chelsea, says Christensen

REUTERS: Chelsea players looking for a distant start from Stamford Bridge could be disappointed this year while defenseman Andreas Christensen said he had learned that the club would remain loyal to his team while 39 he was appealing the transfer ban.

Last month, FIFA sentenced Chelsea to a transfer ban and a fine of 600,000 Swiss francs (£ 457,138) for being found guilty of violating the rules applicable to foreign players under 18 years of age. .

The club appealed the decision but said that it was "surprised" when the ruling body rejected his request to freeze the ban during the course of the appeals.

Christensen, who has made just three Premier League appearances this season, has been badociated with Bayern Munich and Barcelona, ​​but the Dane may have to make peace by staying in London.

"The message we have is that Chelsea can not appeal this case and therefore wants to keep all the players," said the 22-year-old Danish player Ekstra Bladet.

"The situation I found myself in was very difficult to accept."

The Chelsea ban could also complicate the future of Eden Hazard talisman, who said last year that his dream was to play for Real Madrid. The British media have since announced that the negotiations on an extension of contract have been suspended.

Christensen, meanwhile, is looking for opportunities to impress manager Maurizio Sarri in the Europa League as he tries to create a starting position.

"I've tried to show myself on the training track, but it's hard because the number of practice sessions with all the matches that the team is going to play is limited." added the central defender.

"Now I have played the Europa League matches and hope it will continue as long as we are in the tournament."

Chelsea will face Slavia Prague in the quarter-finals of the Europa League next month.

(Report by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru, edited by Christian Radnedge)