Full Breakdown
Axel Disasi joins Crystal Palace on season-long loan
8/26/2026, 8:01:46 PM
Core Transfer Details
- Player: Axel Disasi, 28-year-old French centre-back.
- Move: Season-long loan from Chelsea to Crystal Palace for the 2026-27 campaign; the agreement contains a loan fee but no option or obligation to purchase.
- Announcement: The clubs confirmed the deal on August 26, 2026.
- Context: Disasi was omitted from Chelsea’s squad for the new season and had previously spent the latter halves of the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons on loan at Aston Villa and West Ham United, respectively.
Background & Context
Disasi arrived at Chelsea from AS Monaco in August 2023 for a reported £38.8 million fee. He made 61 appearances and scored five goals for the Blues, contributing to their 2024-25 UEFA Conference League triumph. After limited game time, he was loaned to Aston Villa (10 appearances) and then to West Ham United, where he started 14 league matches and 16 of 17 total fixtures.
Crystal Palace, under new manager Pierre Sage, have been reshaping their roster; Disasi becomes the club’s sixth signing of the summer following arrivals such as Dwight McNeil and Takehiro Tomiyasu.
Data & Statistics
- Premier League appearances: 58 across Chelsea, Aston Villa and West Ham.
- Total senior club appearances: Over 300, including 22 in the Champions League and Europa League.
- International record: Five caps for France; part of the squad that finished runner-up at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- Contractual status: Three years remaining on his Chelsea contract, but he is not in new boss Xabi Alonso’s plans.
Official Statements & Responses
- Chairman Steve Parish said the club is “pleased to welcome” Disasi and looks forward to seeing him “in action at Selhurst Park”.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I’m very happy. The club has been going in a very good direction, so I think it was the right place for me to keep going,” — Axel Disasi
- “I look forward to seeing him in action at Selhurst Park.” — Axel Disasi
- “Palace chairman Steve Parish added: "We are pleased welcome a defender of Axel's experience and calibre to Palace for the season.” — Steve Parish, palace chairman
Impact and Outlook
Disasi adds Premier League experience to a Palace defence that began the season with a 2-0 loss to Everton. The loan also fills the vacancy left by Maxence Lacroix, who transferred back to Chelsea earlier this summer.
What's Next
Crystal Palace’s upcoming fixtures include a home match against Manchester City and participation in the UEFA Europa League 2026-27 season, following their recent Conference League victory.
