Higuain’s future in doubt ahead of summer
Chelsea are ‘almost certain’ to cancel Gonzalo Higuain’s loan from Juventus early in the summer after a string of poor performances.
It hasn’t been an ideal first season in the Premier League for Higuain.
The Argentine has been a top-class striker for several years now and enjoyed some of his best moments in a Juventus shirt.
However, when Cristiano Ronaldo joined the club, Higuain was practically pushed out of Juventus.
As a result, he joined AC Milan and enjoyed a rich vein of form initially before his performances dipped somewhat.
His head was then turned by Chelsea and he joined Maurizio Sarri’s side in January.
The loan deal was until the end of the season with an option to extend the loan for another season, as well as an option to make his deal permanent.
Though, he hasn’t had the desired effect at Stamford Bridge.
Higuain has only scored three Premier League goals and Olivier Giroud has been preferred in the Europa League.
Now, it looks as though Higuain’s Chelsea career will come to an early end.
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 02: Gonzalo Higuain of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Huddersfield Town at Stamford Bridge on February 2, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Juventus return ‘almost certain’
That is because according to Gazzetta dello Sport, as cited by Sport Witness, it’s ‘almost certain’ that the player will return to Juventus and Chelsea won’t exercise their right to sign him permanently or extend his loan.
That would be pretty bad news for Juventus.
With Higuain already 31-years-old, it will be difficult for Juventus to get a decent fee for the Argentine and will have to spend a chunk of their summer trying to offload him.
For the player, it will no doubt be a big disappointment and he may have to find a new club.
Though, there is still some time for Higuain to impress before the end of the season.
Eden Hazard’s Real Madrid move to be ‘finalised in the coming days’ – Marca
One player who also might not be at Chelsea for much longer is Eden Hazard.
That’s because reports have suggested that his move to Real Madrid is practically done.