Former Blues star reveals his surprising advice to Chelsea transfer target

Chelsea have been handed a fresh reminder of their failed pursuit of Lamine Camara, with former midfielder Denis Zakaria offering his perspective on the controversial transfer saga.

The Blues were reportedly close to securing the Monaco midfielder during the summer window, but the proposed deal collapsed at the final stage, leaving Chelsea without a player they had identified as a potential midfield addition.

Denis Zakaria on Lamine Camara’s Chelsea move

Camara’s failed transfer has continued to attract attention, particularly after reports suggested that Monaco’s decision to halt the move created frustration at Stamford Bridge.

The Senegalese international remains an important figure at the French club, and his performances have underlined why several major European sides have monitored his development.

Zakaria, who spent a season at Chelsea before joining Monaco, has now advised Camara that staying with the Ligue 1 outfit could benefit his career.

The former Blues midfielder understands the demands associated with playing for a club of Chelsea’s stature, although his comments do not necessarily indicate that Camara’s proposed move was the wrong decision for sporting reasons.

Zakaria said (h/t TEAMtalk): “Chelsea? I told him that it was good but that it is better here,” Zakaria revealed in the mixed zone after the match.

“I know the player and the person that he is; he is very professional. I think that [the transfer saga] has given him even more strength. He was incredible today.”