Maurizio Sarri makes transfer decision on Mateo Kovacic

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri wants to keep Mateo Kovacic at the club, as the player's loan deal expires in the summer. Kovacic joined Chelsea in the summer from Real Madrid and has enjoyed a debut season. The Blues take on West Ham tonight and ahead of the game Sarri confirmed he wants to sign the player permanently. Sarri said: "Yes, Kovacic is only on loan, of course. I'd like very much that Kovacic will stay with us. You know very well that, in that position, we have some problems because we have only Jorginho. "In my opinion, Kovacic could become a very good central midfielder. Of course, he is not a defensive midfielder but, as you know, in that position I prefer a very technical player. For us, it's very important for us to have a big quality in that position. Big quality not for the last pass, but big quality in terms of moving the ball." The Croatia international has made 28 appearances in the Premier League this season and has scored two goals. Source- Mirror

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