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Manu Koné AS Roma France · midfielder · 25yrs
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Foot Mercato reports that Gian Piero Gasperini has addressed the collapse of Manu Koné’s proposed transfer to Chelsea. The Roma coach told La Gazzetta dello Sport that he never opposed the midfielder’s departure, according to the report.
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Update (Get Italian Football News): Get Italian Football News reports that Roma have retained Manu Koné despite summer interest from several Premier League clubs, including Chelsea. The midfielder’s market value is now approaching €100 million.
Update (Get French Football News): Get French Football News reports that Manu Koné stayed at Roma despite strong interest from Arsenal and Chelsea during the summer window. The France international acknowledged that transfer-related developments occurred, but no move was completed.
Update (Get Italian Football News): Get Italian Football News reports that Chelsea made a late attempt to sign Manu Koné from Roma during the summer window. The proposed transfer did not go through, and the midfielder is now focused on continuing with Roma.