Chelsea Defender Disasi Sent to Crystal Palace for Full Season Loan

The Premier League club Crystal Palace confirmed the loan signing of Chelsea centre‑back Axel Disasi for the entirety of the 2026/27 season. Disasi, who has accumulated over 300 senior club appearances, including 22 in UEFA Champions League and Europa League fixtures, will replace the vacancy left by his reduced role at Chelsea. Previously, he helped Aston Villa win the UEFA Conference League in 2024/25 and featured in 16 of 17 matches for West Ham United during the latter half of the previous season. Palace chairman Steve Parish highlighted the defender’s experience and expressed confidence that Disasi will strengthen the back line at Selhurst Park.