Having previously played under Maurizio Sarri at Napoli, Higuain expressed his delight about working with the Italian once more, as well as outlining his determination to help the Blues achieve more success.

Before discussing the move, however, Higuain was keen to speak about his compatriot, and Cardiff City’s new signing, Emiliano Sala.

‘I send my strength,’ he said. ‘Hope is the last thing we can lose so we have to hold out hope that they are somewhere and, if that wasn’t to be the case, it will be a great loss.’



What made you decide to sign for Chelsea?

It was an opportunity that when it presented itself I couldn’t miss out on. I’m really excited to be here, to be working with Maurizio Sarri again and to be at a club with so much history. I’m just really happy to have completed the move and I hope to achieve all the goals which the club has set for itself between now and the end of the season.

What qualities can you bring to the side?

I’m someone who is always trying to improve, day after day. I think the most important thing is to be humble, even when we make mistakes, and so when that happens I will always try to rectify that improve. For the rest, I’ll leave other people to give their opinions on me. I’m not someone who likes to talk too much about myself but I’m someone who tries to improve, and get the best out of myself and my team, at every opportunity.

Read: Gonzalo Higuain completes loan transfer to Chelsea

What are Maurizio’s biggest strengths as a coach?

Maurizio Sarri is the coach who, in my career, has got the best out of me as a player. He’s someone who knew how to work with me, particularly on the emotional side. That year together was fantastic and in big parts thanks to him, so coming to work with him is very important for me. I’m really happy to have been given the opportunity to do that and I want to get back to that level.

