Maurizio Sarri was unaware of how close Chelsea were to announcing the signing of Christian Pulisic.
The transfer of the American from Borussia Dortmund to Stamford Bridge for €64 million was announced on Wednesday morning. He will be loaned back to Dortmund for the remainder of the season.
The Italian was asked his opinion about Pulisic a month ago and he was positive with his feedback but did not know a deal was so near.
"I don't know," said Sarri following Wednesday's goalless draw with Southampton when asked if the club would be signing any players in January.
I didn't know anything about [Chelsea signing] Christian Pulisic yesterday.
The club asked my opinion about him one month ago and my opinion was positive. Today I knew the deal was done but I didn't know anything. I am not in charge of the market.
I have to think about my matches. We have to play every three days. I can only say my opinion to the club.
I say to them my opinion if they want to improve the team.
You can watch Sarri speaking about Chelsea signing Christian Pulisic below.
Maurizio Sarri said he was asked about and likes Christian Pulisic, but didn't know the transfer was happening until today. pic.twitter.com/FQa4h3qr6T
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) January 2, 2019
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