Chelsea blow as defensive target Alex Sandro expected 'to sign new £6m five-year deal with Juventus'

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Chelsea have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Juventus defender Alex Sandro.

The left-back is expected to sign a new contract with the Turin side, matching the offer that has been made to him by Chelsea, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

He will ultimately earn around €7million-per-year (£6.28m) at the Juventus Stadium, which is what Antonio Conte's side offered him to make a switch in the summer.

Alex Sandro is on the cusp of signing a new contract with Juventus, matching Chelsea's offer

Sandro's current deal, which runs until June 2020, sees him earn €2.8m-a-year (£2.5m).

In terms of his basic salary, that will be near-enough doubled by Juventus as part of the new contract. He will pick up €5m-per-year (£4.4m) on a contract that lasts until 2022.

And bonuses linked to his performances on the pitch will see him reach close to the €7m mark offered by Chelsea.

The 26-year-old's new contract with Juventus is expected to be signed in November, which will damage Chelsea's January transfer window plans.

Sandro featured for Brazil against Bolivia as they drew in La Paz on Wednesday night

Sandro featured for Brazil on Thursday as they managed a 0-0 draw against Bolivia in World Cup qualification.

He will also be part of the squad that takes on Chile on Wednesday next week. Brazil have already qualified for the 2018 tournament.

Juventus and Sandro take on Lazio in Serie A when club competition returns next weekend. 

The left-back will put pen to paper on the new contract with Juventus in November