Chelsea’s Bid for Yeremay Hernandez Rejected as Deportivo Demand £17m Release Clause
Chelsea’s €10m (£8.4m) offer for winger Yeremay Hernandez has been rejected by Deportivo La Coruña, with the Spanish club demanding his £17m release clause to complete the deal.
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Chelsea Chronicle
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Steve Worrell
Chelsea have set their sights on Yeremay Hernandez, a 22-year-old winger from Deportivo La Coruña, to address attacking challenges in their squad. However, their initial bid of €10m (£8.4m) was dismissed, with Deportivo's director, Masimo Bensassi, stating that Hernandez will only leave if his £17m release clause is paid. With Hernandez impressing in Spain’s second division and Chelsea’s ongoing issues in attack, the winger remains a viable option despite concerns about his ability to adapt to the Premier League.
- Chelsea’s Interest: Hernandez, a former Real Madrid youth player, is on Chelsea's radar as they look to bolster their attacking options amidst Nicolas Jackson's goal drought and Christopher Nkunku’s potential departure.
- Rejected Bid: Chelsea’s opening offer of £8.4m fell short of Deportivo’s valuation, with the club insisting on the £17m release clause.
- Hernandez’s Form: The winger has been in excellent form this season, registering eight goals and three assists in 18 league games.
- Affordable Option: Hernandez’s release clause is well within Chelsea’s financial reach, but his transition from Spain’s second division to the Premier League could pose challenges.
- Alternative Targets: Chelsea are also linked with Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel, further indicating their intent to strengthen the attack during the January transfer window.
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Steve Worrell
Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
