Enzo Maresca criticizes Renato Vega after Chelsea's "full agreement" with Dortmund
After learning that Chelsea had reached a "full agreement" with Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca harshly criticized defender Renato Vega.
The 21-year-old player has been constantly promoted in the Lisbon Athletic Team and was signed from Basel Football Club for about 12 million pounds during the summer transfer window in 2024.
Vega's versatility has allowed him to perform outstandingly this season, having played 18 times in various events. Before joining Chelsea, he mainly served as a central defender or defensive midfielder, but this season he has spent most of his time as a left-back.
His excellent performance at Chelsea earned him a spot on the Portuguese national team, but he seems dissatisfied with Maresca's use of him and is seeking to leave.
On Monday morning, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that he had "fully agreed" with Bundesliga team Dortmund.
He said, "Renato Vega is expected to leave Chelsea because the club has opened the door for his permanent departure instead of a loan."
"Chelsea hopes to let Vega go for about 30 million euros to meet his request to play as a central defender instead of a left-back."
"Dortmund has reached a full agreement with Vega Football Club regarding the contract/project."
Now, head coach Maresca has responded to this speculation and severely criticized Vega, saying he would "get into trouble" if he only focused on playing one position.
Maresca said, "I don't know if Dortmund has reached any agreement with Renato."
"Yesterday, he worked with us here. Today, he works with us here. Then we'll see what happens."
"We brought Renato from Basel, and he performed excellently in different positions. This allowed him to join the Portuguese national team for the first time in his life."
"Even if he didn't play in his favorite position, since joining Chelsea, he has been playing for the national team in his early 20s. We are very proud of this."
He added, "I talked to Renato. I told him that playing in this position in our team gives him the opportunity to join the national team and also generates speculation around him, which only happens when you play well."
"If a player only wants to play one position, they will get into trouble. They must learn to play in different positions because it is good for both the player and the club."