Chelsea boss Antonio Conte blocked permanent transfer deal: He rates international highly

2016
The 21-year linked up with the Blues in a £3m deal
from Hajduk Split two-and-a-half years ago.
And, despite the fact he’s yet to make a first-team
appearance in west London, Calcio Mercato say
Chelsea gaffer Antonio Conte rates him highly.
Ligue 1 side Monaco apparently saw a £12.5m bid
for the Croatia international knocked back before he
joined AC Milan on loan in August.
The Serie A giants were
apparently interested in
inserting an option to buy
in that temporary
agreement too.
However, Conte is said to
have moved to prevent
such a clause being
included, such is his
admiration for Pasalic.
The midfielder has featured six times under
Vincenzo Montella since heading to the San Siro.