Chelsea transfer news: Alessio Romagnoli glad AC Milan rejected £35million Blues bid during summer transfer window

AC MILAN star Alessio Romagnoli admits he’s relieved a £35million move to Chelsea failed to materialise.

The young centre-back emerged as a shock defensive target for Antonio Conte after Napoli made it clear they had no intention of parting ways with Kalidou Koulibaly.

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Chelsea made two bids for Romagnoli late in the summer window, including a meaty £35m offer.

But Milan refused to enter negotiations with the Blues, and Conte eventually settled on a £30m deal for Paris Saint-Germain ace David Luiz.

Romagnoli is now looking to put the transfer saga behind him as Milan aim to challenge Juventus for the Serie A title.

And the 21-year-old insists he’s happy to be playing at the San Siro rather than Stamford Bridge, revealing he has a lot more to give under boss Vincenzo Montella.

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Romagnoli told : “The fact Chelsea came in for me is pleasing, but I’m glad I have stayed here.

“This pushes me on to grow even more and improve myself. I am happy to stay here. President Silvio Berlusconi made a big investment in me and that’s enormous.

“Milan are behind Juventus now, but I don’t think we are missing anything in particular. We just need to work together and grow as a unit.”