EPL: Real Madrid midfielder hints at permanent move to Chelsea

Mateo Kovacic has dropped a strong hint, that he wants to make his move to Chelsea permanent, after expressing his frustration at his lack of game time at Real Madrid.

The Croatian midfielder moved to Stamford Bridge earlier this month on a season-long loan deal, as part of the deal that took goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid for €35million.

Before the move, Kovacic made 110 appearances over his three years at the Santiago Bernabeu, with most of them coming off the bench.

And after making his debut off the bench in last weekend’s 3-2 win over Arsenal, Kovacic has outlined his hopes during his time at Chelsea.

“It was important that after three years of inconsistency in playing time in Madrid I’ve got into a team that wants me and a coach who wants and trusts me.

“That’s how Chelsea happened. That’s what I really need now and I want to keep it that way.

“He’s known me for a long time and that’s what matters in my opinion.

“The squad is phenomenal with many great players – that is why it wasn’t so hard to adapt quickly,” Kovacic told Sport Klub.

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