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Roman Abramovich blocked permanent deal for Michy Batshuayi, reveals Borussia Dortmund chief: 'When he says no, it is a no'

Daily Mail | February 12, 2018

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Borussia Dortmund's attempts to sign Michy Batshuayi on a permanent deal were blocked by Roman Abramovich, says Hans-Joachim Watzke.

The Dortmund CEO explained that his side had to settle for a loan move when the Chelsea owner set out his stance.

'We tried our best to get a permanent option for Michy Batshuayi,' said Watzke, as reported by Belgian football journalist Kristof Terreur.

Michy Batshuayi has impressed at Borussia Dortmund since joining the club on loanu00a0
Michy Batshuayi has impressed at Borussia Dortmund since joining the club on loan
The Belgian forward was blocked from joining Dortmund permanently by Roman Abramovich
The Belgian forward was blocked from joining Dortmund permanently by Roman Abramovich

'But it was a no go for Chelsea.

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