Didier Drogba message hints Chelsea consider striking Real Madrid deal
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Didier Drogba was thrilled to see Reece James shine for Chelsea in their thrilling 3-2 victory against Nottingham Forest last weekend. The right-back, who has been rumored for a surprising transfer to Real Madrid, made his first appearance since December, coming off the bench and immediately proving why his presence had been sorely missed during his injury break. The Blues captain quickly made his mark, contributing to Raheem Sterling’s goal and setting up Nicolas Jackson for the decisive winner in the final minutes. Despite playing only 11 minutes, James was undoubtedly Chelsea’s standout performer, prompting Drogba to celebrate his return on social media.
James Celebrates Return on Instagram
After the game, James shared his excitement on Instagram, posting: “Wow… soooo good to be back out there with my brothers, I missed that feeling! Enjoy your weekend.” Chelsea icon Drogba responded with a heartfelt comment, saying, “The captain is back,” accompanied by a blue heart and praying emoji.
Real Madrid’s Interest in Reece James
The question remains whether James’ impressive return will entice Real Madrid to make an offer when the transfer window opens next month. The Spanish giants have been tentatively linked with a summer move recently, as Chelsea may need to sell players to comply with financial regulations.
Financial Considerations for Chelsea
James is one of the few players Chelsea could sell for a full profit, given he is an academy graduate. This means any substantial bids would likely be seriously considered. Additionally, his injury history, with only 25 league appearances since the start of the 2022/23 season, might make a sale more appealing.
Alternative Financial Solutions for Chelsea
However, reports suggest Chelsea might not need to sell players if they can generate funds from other sources. They have already made strides to alleviate financial concerns by selling their Cobham training base to themselves, as detailed by lawyer and former Manchester City financial advisor Stefan Borson. He shared on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Their lawyers applied to register this dealing in early February (after the window creaked shut) so Chelsea’s 23/24 PSR confidence appears to be based on this intra-group accounting profit to outweigh the expected £200m+ operating loss.”
Future of Reece James at Chelsea
Whether James will be sold this summer is still uncertain. The Blues are unlikely to let him go unless they can secure a significant profit. If he does end up at Real Madrid, his absence will be deeply felt at Stamford Bridge, with Drogba likely among those most disappointed by his departure following his public support.
