Chelsea defender Matt Miazga has revealed he wanted a permanent move to Anderlecht this summer, but the Blues’ transfer demands ruined any hope of that happening.
Miazga spent last season on loan with Vincent Kompany’s side, establishing himself as a key player in the heart of their defence.
The loan was the latest in a long line of temporary moves away from Stamford Bridge for the 26-year-old, who has never been in contention at Chelsea since his arrival from New York Red Bulls in 2016.
The time has long since passed for him to make a permanent move somewhere and get his career going properly, something he has been unable to do so far.
Anderlecht would have been the ideal place for him to do it, with Belgium and Kompany’s style of play both something that suited him perfectly.
They were keen to make the move a permanent one too but couldn’t find an agreement with Chelsea, meaning Miazga headed back to London before being shipped out on loan again, this time to Alaves.
He’s now revealed he didn’t want that, but saw his wishes ruined by Chelsea’s financial demands.
“I wanted stability,” he told HLN, relayed by Voetbalkrant.
“Anderlecht was an attractive option. I was important, the coach is fantastic and the club is up there.
“I spoke with Vincent (Kompany) and Peter (Verbeke), but it was quickly clear that it would not be easy to buy me, which is what Anderlecht wanted.
“Chelsea asked too much money, Anderlecht looked for and found alternatives – I can’t blame the club management. That’s just how the football world works.”
