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Davide Zappacosta close to joining AS Roma on loan

Davide Zappacosta is all set to join AS Roma

In an interesting turn of events, Chelsea fullback Davide Zappacosta is close to joining Serie A outfit AS Roma on a season-long loan deal. Zappacosta is yet to feature this season for Frank Lampard's side. The Blues are short-staffed on the right side and this is quite a baffling decision.

Zappacosta is expected to undergo a medical at Roma this week ahead of completing his move. Chelsea had signed the Italian international in 2017 when Antonio Conte was in charge and he played 35 games in his first season in England.

The 27-year-old has won the FA Cup with Chelsea. He was rarely used in the Premier League in the 2018-19 season with Sarri using him extensively in the Blues' successful Europa League campaign. Zappacosta appeared only 4 times for Chelsea in the Premier League this past season.