“I did not want to sign for Chelsea just for the sake of it” - Elye Wahi on failed Stamford Bridge transfer

In a recent conversation with L'Equipe, RC Lens forward Elye Wahi revealed some intriguing details about his failed move to Chelsea in the recently concluded transfer window.

Throughout the summer, there was speculation about Wahi's potential exit from Montpellier HSC, with the chatter linking him to a switch to Stamford Bridge. However, the much-anticipated move never came to fruition.

As the transfer window's clock ticked down, rumors emerged that the promising 20-year-old found himself unimpressed by the Blues' overall vision.

Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt had also been vying for Wahi's signature, but that potential transfer was seemingly tethered to Randal Kolo Muani's exit. Muani notably left the club on transfer deadline day, leaving little time for other deals to go through.

Eventually, Wahi made the leap to RC Lens, a move that reportedly cost the club €30 million. Breaking his silence about the transfer saga that saw him miss out on a move to Stamford Bridge, Wahi told L'Equipe (via Get French Football News):

“Chelsea – I didn’t want to go there just for the sake of it. Frankfurt was close, more so than Chelsea. I spoke with the manager there (Dino Toppmoller). He speaks French and that was important for me. They had to wait for Randal Kolo Muani’s departure and waiting for it was too complicated. I don’t have any regret."