Zakaria after the aborted transfer of Kamara to Chelsea: It is better here

Denis Zakaria has admitted he advised Lamin Kamara to stay at Monaco when the Senegalese midfielder was on the verge of a move to Chelsea. "Chelsea? I told him it's good there, but it's better here," Zakaria said after Monaco's 2-1 win over Lance. The Swiss also praised Kamar's professionalism and said that the failed transfer only increased his motivation. "I know what kind of player he is and what kind of person he is. He is very professional. I think this transfer story gave him even more strength. Today he was incredible," Zakaria added. It will be recalled that Kamara's transfer to Chelsea was extremely close. The Londoners agreed with Monaco on a transfer for approximately £47 million, the footballer underwent a medical examination and even agreed to the terms of a personal contract. However, the Monegasques decided at the last minute not to let the midfielder go after the situation with Folarin Balogan's potential move to Everton changed. Camara himself later stated that he had already turned the page and was fully focused on the season in Monaco. At the same time, the 22-year-old Senegalese did not rule out that he will have new opportunities to move to the Premier League in the future. Interestingly, it is Zakaria who has the experience of playing for Chelsea — the Swiss spent the 2022/23 season in the London club on loan from Juventus.