Chelsea is interested in Jhon Solis, a Colombian midfielder, 21, who shines at Birmingham City in the EFL Championship.
Jhon Solis only needed three months to become important and renowned in English football. The midseason team change benefited him greatly, as he arrived at Birmingham City from Girona and, little by little, began to become one of the most important players for the club.
Solis has begun to gain prominence at the club that plays in the EFL Championship, standing out for his physical presence and impressive recovery ability in midfield. Something that has been seen very positively by the coaching staff, who consider him increasingly as a fundamental piece in the team's midfield, an immovable player. His importance to the club and his physical qualities have clearly made him a possible departure in this summer's transfer market.
"Solis has shown that he is really made for this league. We believe he can drive us forward next year, and we are very happy with what he has done," were the recent statements of Chris Davies, Birmingham's coach, who has expressed his clear desire to count on the Colombian to face the next season, something the club is already focused on.
According to Birmingham Live, the club would already be in contact with Girona, which holds the player's transfer rights, to make a permanent purchase. It is important to remember that Solis arrived on loan at the end of January, seeking regularity that he could not find at the Spanish club.
However, everything seems to indicate that the great obstacle that Birmingham will face is Chelsea, which appears to be getting into the negotiation as it is interested in the Colombian player. According to various media outlets, the Blues have already asked about the conditions for signing the midfielder; likewise, they would have started conversations with City Football Group, the conglomerate that owns Girona.
The young footballer, 21, has played 18 matches for the English club, accumulating 1,174 minutes and scoring one goal. According to Transfermarkt, Solis has a current value of €4 million and a contract with Girona until June 2028. It is most likely that after the World Cup, the player will find a new club given his qualities.
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