as part of the deal that took Radamel Falcao to
Stamford Bridge and is keen to prove himself as
Geoffrey Kondogbia's successor
EXCLUSIVE By Ante Buskulic
Mario Pasalic is hopeful that his loan move to
Monaco can improve his prospects of getting his
chance in the Chelsea first team upon his return.
The 20-year-old midfielder has moved to the Stade
Louis II for a year as part of the deal that saw
Colombian star Radamel Falcao link up th Jose
Mourinho's side .
Pasalic admits that he was not expecting the
opportunity to join Leonardo Jardim's team.
"I am delighted and it all happened like in a
movie," he told Goal . "On Wednesday I was at the
beach and [on Thursday] morning there was
Monaco's private jet waiting for me at Split airport!
"I have signed a one-year loan and am proud to
play at such a big club; it is an honour when a
Champions League quarter-finalist wants you. I
believe I will find my place in the starting line-up
and prove to Monaco that they were right in
bringing me here.
"Chelsea? No, it was not an option. I need to
improve, grow and then hope to get a chance with
Chelsea. I've had several interesting options but
than Monaco appeared - and you don't reject
that...
"I've met the director for football and spoke shortly
to coach Jardim. We agreed to speak longer on
our first training day - then, he will explain
everything to me, what he expects from me...
training starts on Monday."
Pasalic arrives at Monaco just after Geoffrey
Kondogbia's €35 million transfer to Inter and is
"honoured" to have the chance to succeed the
France international.
He enthused: "Kondogbia is a top player and I am
honoured that the club see me as his successor.
Hey, I am 20 years old and have played in the
Spanish and now the French leagues. Not bad."
"I have spoken to Danijel Subasic," the youngster
added of his fellow Croatian, the Ligue 1 club's
first-choice goalkeeper. "I know he will be a big
help for me."
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