Chelsea set to sign Radja Nainggolan for £26million as new boss Antonio Conte looks to revive flagging midfield - Radja Nainggolan set to become Antonio Conte's first Chelsea signing
- Italian is looking to revamp Chelsea midfield and Nainggolan is top target
- Sources close to Belgium international say he will join before Euro 2016
Chelsea believe Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan will be incoming manager Antonio Conte’s first signing.Talks between both clubs are at an advanced stage and an agreement over a proposed £26million deal is close.The Belgium international has been earmarked by Conte as a priority capture this summer as he looks to revamp his midfield options.And the Blues have wasted no time in fulfilling their next manager’s wishes.
Sources close to Nainggolan believe the deal will be completed before Euro 2016, after which the 27-year-old will join up with his new club for pre-season.
The swoop for Nainggolan leaves question marks over Nemanja Matic’s role at Stamford Bridge next season.
Matic has struggled for form this season and could make way as Conte looks to revive Chelsea in the middle of the park.
Nainggolan began his career with Piacenza having played youth football for Germinal Beerschot in his homeland.
The midfielder, easily recognisable on the football field with his tattoos and mohican, later moved to Cagliari in 2010 and caught the eye during 130 appearances over a four-year spell with the club.
Nainggolan then moved to Roma in 2014 and has made over 100 appearances for the Serie A side.
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