Papy Djilobodji to Werder Bremen: Latest Loan Transfer Details, Reaction, More

Chelsea defender Papy Djilobodji has joined Bundesliga side Werder Bremen on loan until the end of the season.   

The German outfit posted the following image on their official Twitter feed on Thursday, announcing the transfer had gone through:

After signing for the Blues in the summer of 2015 from Nantes, it’s been a difficult spell for the Senegal international. He’s played just one minute for the champions and looks unlikely to have a long-term future at Stamford Bridge.

As noted by ITV, the defender has followed a common route away from the English capital:

Djilobodji will be hoping to get regular minutes under his belt at the Weserstadion and show the kind of form which made him a very capable Ligue 1 defender during his time with Nantes.

At his best, the 27-year-old is a forceful presence, strong in aerial battles and powerful in the tackle.

Despite Chelsea’s defensive woes this season, Djilobodji has never been given a chance to impress for the Blues and will surely be hoping some strong performances in Germany can earn him a permanent move away from west London.