Chelsea manager, Maurizio Sarri, has revealed his decision for on-loan striker Gonzalo Higuain.
He said he expects the Argentine to remain with The Blues next season.
The 31-year-old striker has scored four goals in 12 starts and two substitute appearances since joining Chelsea from Juventus on loan in January.
Asked if Higuain would stay at Stamford Bridge, Sarri told BBC, “In theory, yes.
“It’s difficult to adapt to the Premier League. I think in the next season he will be able to score a lot.
“For a striker it is difficult to get used to the Premier League. I remember Suarez at Liverpool in [his] first season only scored three goals, then 16, then 24.”
Chelsea have agreed a price of 36m Euros with the Italian club to sign Higuain on a permanent deal.
They could pay another 18m Euros for a further season-long loan.
Asked whether a deal will happen, Sarri said, “I don’t know. I’m not in charge of the market, so I cannot answer these questions.”
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