Gonzalo Higuain: A logical signing or a sentimental one?

After weeks of speculation and transfer rumours, Gonzalo Higuain has joined Chelsea on a loan move with the club having the option to make it permanent.

The Argentinian turned 31 recently and has not had the best of seasons with AC Milan on loan as he mustered up only 8 goals in 22 appearances, which is very low compared to the standards he sets for himself.

His 2018/19 season has been very underwhelming so far, and a handful of bad performances seemed to have hindered his season (his outing against Juventus being a worthy mention). He has struggled to find the back of the net like he used to and seems to be not his former self.

Higuain has had a turbulent season with AC Milan

His season stats are very similar to that of his peer Alvaro Morata. In fact, the Spaniard has scored 9 goals across all competitions this season, one more than Higuain.

This has been begging the question from pundits whether the Argentine is the right man to ensure a strong finish to Chelsea's season and many seem to be wondering if Sarri has made a huge mistake signing the ageing striker.

It is no secret that both are close and have mutual respect for each other. Sarri has claimed that Higuain is one of the best strikers he has worked with. Higuain himself has credited the former Napoli boss for his success at the San Paolo.

Higuain's credentials cannot be doubted for sure as he has scored 290 goals in 578 appearances across many leagues. But his recent form seems to have divided many Chelsea fans with some for and others against the signing.

Well, Higuain's record-equalling 36 goals in a Serie A season with Sarri's Napoli seems to have played a huge factor in Chelsea bringing the striker as the latter seems to believe he could replicate the same at Stamford Bridge.

It was very clear that Chelsea were looking for a new No.9 as Alvaro Morata had seemed to forget the ancient art of tap-ins and keeps fluffing his lines. He still has all the talent but has largely lacked in th execution department.

Olivier Giroud has been decent in my opinion but seems to lack the ability to score goals despite having a good hold-up play. Chelsea desperately needed a good forward so that they don't end up in the Europa League again next season.

Sarri seemed to have looked no further than Higuain, who he was determined to sign this transfer window. The striker's knowledge of "Sarri-ball" and his proven success with it has played a decisive factor behind Chelsea landing the striker as Sarri believes he can still work magic with his beloved striker.

This could also be a good thing for key player Eden Hazard, for he can start playing in his favoured left wing position and could emulate the blistering form he had shown at the start of the season. Hazard has been forced to play in a 'false nine' position under Sarri where he has been less effective.

Higuain is also very handy in his passing ability and can contribute with the build-up play more than Giroud or Morata could. His ability to pick out a pass could also play a huge part in Chelsea's play and could lay down the foundation for a solid second half of the season.

Sarri has reasoned out that the Argentine's ordinary form at AC Milan could be due to the lack of quality service from his midfielders, something that he won't be deprived of at Chelsea.

His track record and proven goal-scoring ability are worthy enough to take note of with Director of Chelsea FC Marina Granovskia claiming that the Argentinian was their priority signing this window.

This signing seems to be a mixture of both sentiment and reason as it is very possible that the bulky striker will burst onto the Premier League scene in scintillating form, but it also has its risks tied with it.

Should the signing fail, don't expect to see Sarri remain as manager of Chelsea for we all know Roman Abramovich doesn't tolerate mediocrity.

Only time will tell what will happen next.