One of the biggest transfer sagas of the summer is nearing its conclusion as Russian star Aleksandr Golovin is going to join Monaco for €30m.
At 22 years old, the CSKA midfielder was one of the most wanted men during the World Cup as he stood out with his stellar displays for the host nation.
The three clubs who rushed to the front of the queue were Juventus, Chelsea and Monaco.
At one point even Barcelona were mentioned as a possible destination for the midfielder, although they opted for Arthur and Malcom to reinforce the attacking areas of their squad.
With CSKA suffering from financial problems, the Russian club's president - Evgeni Giner - placed a €30m price tag on the player's head which both Chelsea and Monaco matched. Juventus pulled out.
According to the Russian press, Giner told Golovin on Tuesday he could choose the club he wanted to join as they were satisfied with both team's proposals.
And now it's been confirmed that Golovin won't travel with CSKA for the Russian Super Cup match against Lokomotiv. The reason behind this is that the Russian international will instead travel to Monaco in order to sign for his new club.
CSKA are going to use part of that money to buy Uruguayan striker Abel Hernandez from Hull City and could increase their offer for Leganes' midfielder Gabriel Pires.
Breaks_
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Who is golovin a one hit wonder glad he didn't come to waste a space
Sokanola
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jack101
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that's what Chelsea gets for playing Thursday night football..we can't even sign this Russian dude
Everley
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Good decision, Chelsea doesn't have the back of his players, if u have good season they'll give u thumb up, a bad season ur done. 😂😂😂
Busterbe
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Golovin preferred champions league than europa league that is why he chosen Monaco ahead of chelsea
nanik
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we have better midfielder than this GOLOVIN Guy, we just need to use him as backup that is all.
Lucasbia
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Yes because we were too busy with 37yr old Rob Green
Dinnaloe
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Both of this clubs are owned by Russian so no surprise's
bonding
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Golovin said, we have good 4mildfeders, so he can't seat on bench
keystar
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I’m a Chelsea fan and I understand he needs more game time. He will surely gets a spot in the Monaco team than Chelsea. Smart move, I hope to see you in London in 2-3 years time #Cfc💪
Matthewer
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Chelsea dont seems serious about the deal,not about playing time at all
Lorraine
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Michael Emenalo has pulled off another great signing for Monaco.
Yekaeiklm
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Right decision for him....... Good luck golovin
Wababory
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Chelsea should please go for that guy, he is more than good, we need him, please ssssss
Kelvinslah
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chelsea have some promising players that can do better than this Golovin, they just need to trust their own youth players.
Rickśen
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Golovin needs a lot of minutes in the pitch to develop fitness. Therefore in Chelsea he wouldn't be among the first11 and he wouldn't get more attention as he needs hence in Monaco there's space.For me i think Chelsea is an extra big team for the russian
JoseTaiwo
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Golovin, avoid Chelshit!!
What club do u support? I guess it manshit
JoseTaiwo
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Chelsea have Rose Barkley so I don't really think Chelsea need need this guy so badly.
yembkmpsy
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The oracle says: "bad choice Golovin, you'll regret that in a couple months from now"
fozadikors
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if he had signed for Chelsea, he will not be in the starting 11....thats the reason he changed his mind...wish him gud luck shaa
Sucabcdz
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Golovin, avoid Chelshit!!
nizbkmu
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no space for him @ chelsea, that's just the truth.
Henokot
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The oracle says: "bad choice Golovin, you'll regret that in a couple months from now"
Elsa98
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Bring him to chelsea!
Yubabpy
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all the best in your career golovin
Adesina
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Yes man we have a good quality player such as Ross Barkley . Good luck Golovin wish all the best in your career
who is Ross barkley?
Nesaiknruy
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We never needed Golovin but it's a shame since he would have been good for rotation but still got chance to sign pjanic and other class midfielders so it's not the end of the world. And anyway a keeper takes priority over all other positions right now.. And people complaining about Robert green, hes a third choice keeper who will end up probably playing with the youth lol.
Nesaiknruy
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Well done Chelsea fail to sign a kid! And instead go and buy Rob Green! Who’s flipping elderly! #WTF
He's a third choice, they board aren't dumb enough to sign a 38 year old for first choice lol.
Suucdmrtz
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very true.... same here bro... hv got sick of chelsea transfer activities.....
At this moment we have realize that Emenalo is better than Marina..Golovin is choose Emenalo offer than Marina offer so we know what is the real reason of chelsea transfer blunder..
vicbcdmoru
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glovin u are very make mistaken join manoco ,why because you are still villagers man at football
AliahDauda
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Golovin will be making a mistake in joining Monaco
Syahirizzat
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we dont need him because barkley is better then him
Vuhdksyz
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Well done Chelsea fail to sign a kid! And instead go and buy Rob Green! Who’s flipping elderly! #WTF
philipajay
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Yeah..chelsea will sign Rob Green and and miss Golovin..Bravo Chelsea..I bet Maurizio Sarri will be sack at the end of season..This season chelsea will finish under West ham..I'm getting tired of chelsea board..
very true.... same here bro... hv got sick of chelsea transfer activities.....
philipajay
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As expected based on recent transfer activity over the last 2 seasons.... Chelsea have once again screwed up big time on a potential mega signing.... [Cry][Cry][Cry]
Suucdmrtz
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Yeah..chelsea will sign Rob Green and and miss Golovin..Bravo Chelsea..I bet Maurizio Sarri will be sack at the end of season..This season chelsea will finish under West ham..I'm getting tired of chelsea board..
Rayona
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Golovin good Chelsea doesn't need you we already have Ross Barklay whose even far better than you if you choose Monaco over Chelsea that's even far better than going to Chelsea ...
JD81
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That's a good signing
WAB
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what a double crosser.
Zuwckpty
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Barkley is more complete and an all-round player than this golovin boy
Yes man we have a good quality player such as Ross Barkley . Good luck Golovin wish all the best in your career
Cimknopu
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Chelsea will finish out of top 6 this season, mark my words
go and brush your teeth because it's smiling jor
adedayo01
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if you don't know what to say shut up
is like you don't know the kind of person you are insult? because am not talked to you, I ve my opinion, you also have your, don't let me speak to your life, and serious be careful.
RubeRx
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Glad he was able to look past Chelsea, they have a reputation for ruining young careers and Monaco offers him a better chance to develop strictly from a minutes perspective. If he does well in Ligue 1, surely another big club will eventually sign him. Great move for all parties involved
OrgesPlayz
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MONACO????? Wow, surprising.
Africa7504509
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Barkley is more complete and an all-round player than this golovin boy
Nanblmr
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Golovin is an average player for now but he has potential to be a better player in the future. Chelsea should sign him
Rabakuyz
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Shame. I think that he would fit perfectly at Chelsea.
Barcelona-Arsenal
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great move for golovin, at momaco he certainly will get more time
Dacbcdptyz
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we need him at Chelsea let the board and the manager do every things in their capacity to signed this young talented player.
Yorokiri
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better, I don't want another average player coming to our club and when he doesn't perform people will start blaming the club... just some few world cup matches doesn't change anything