Amid rumors surrounding future of AC Milan star Gonzalo Higuain has been officially confirmed. Marca came out with an article about Higuain’s imminent transfer to Chelsea early this year.
Gonzalo Gerardo Higuaín is an Argentine professional
footballer who plays as a striker for English club Chelsea, on loan from
Juventus, and the Argentina national team.
Higuain spent the first half of the campaign on loan at AC Milan, where
he scored eight goals in 22 appearances.
The
striker played under Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri while at Napoli in 2015-16,
equalling the Serie A goal scoring record with 36 goals.
Chelsea FC reports, upon completing his loan move to Chelsea, Higuain, who will wear the number nine shirt, said: ‘When the opportunity to join Chelsea presented itself I had to take it. It’s a team I’ve always liked that has a lot of history, a wonderful stadium and they play in the Premier League, a league I’ve always wanted to play in.
‘I now hope I can give back that trust Chelsea have shown me out on the pitch. I can’t wait to start and I hope to adapt as soon as possible.’
Director Marina
Granovskaia added: ‘Gonzalo was our number one target in this transfer window
and arrives with a proven record at the highest level. He has
previously worked with Maurizio to great effect and is familiar with how the
coach likes to play.
‘This was not an easy
deal for us to do because of the numerous parties involved, but we are
delighted we were able to make it happen and we look forward to seeing the
impact Gonzalo will make for us in the second half of the season.’
As well as a glittering
club career Higuain has been an important member of the Argentina national team
for the last 10 years. The player was born in Brest, France, although he
attained Argentine citizenship in 2007 through his father.
Higuain scored on his
full debut in a World Cup qualifier against Peru in 2009, and was subsequently
named in the squad for the 2010 finals where he finished as joint-second top
scorer after netting four goals, including a hat-trick against South Korea.
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Frank
I wish Gonzalo all the best except, against the Red 😈. of Manchester