Tag: Chelsea
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EPL: Gianfranco Zola pinpoints three players Chelsea made mistake selling
Chelsea legend, Gianfranco Zola believes Chelsea made selling three players in the past. According to Zola, the Blues struggled last season because of the departures of Kai Havertz, Mateo Kovacic and Jorginho, who left Chelsea for Arsenal in January 2023. “Chelsea have had a hard season especially at the beginning, but they changed a lot,”…
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EPL 2024/25: Opening day fixures for Chelsea, Arsenal, Man Utd, others confirmed
The English Premier League (EPL) on Tuesday morning confirmed the opening-day fixtures for the 2024/2025 season. The new season will run from Saturday August 17, 2024 to Sunday May 25, 2025. Premier League champions Manchester City will start their new campaign against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Last season’s runner up, Arsenal, will host Wolves at…
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Transfer: Nigerian-born attacker signs new contract with Chelsea
Chelsea have announced academy attacker, Tyrique George, has signed a new contract until 2027, with a further one-year option. George joined the Chelsea academy back in 2014 as an under-8. The 18-year-old has progressed through the Academy ranks at the club. Last season, George played prominent roles across two Chelsea’s Academy sides and scored several…
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Transfer: Chelsea ask Crystal Palace for Olise’s release clause
Chelsea on Thursday asked Crystal Palace for the release clause of their player Michael Olise. This was disclosed by football transfer guru Fabrizio Romano in a tweet via his X account. According to Romano, Olise is a top transfer target for Chelsea this summer. “Chelsea have approached Crystal Palace today to ask about further details…
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Transfer: Chelsea agree £42m deal for Duran
Chelsea have finalized a £42 million agreement to sign Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran. The Blues have been on the lookout for an additional striker to challenge Nicolas Jackson, who, despite scoring 17 goals last season, drew criticism for his inconsistency. Duran, who moved to Villa in an £18 million transfer from MLS side Chicago Fire…
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Why Hazard flopped at Real Madrid – Luc Eymael
Former Belgium goalkeeper, Luc Eymael has given reason why Eden Hazard flopped at Real Madrid. Hazard joined Real Madrid from Chelsea a year after Cristiano Ronaldo had left in 2018. But the Belgian struggled to replicate his Chelsea form. He eventually left the Los Blancos last summer after a forgettable injury-plagued spell and retired from…
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Transfer: Chelsea beat Real Madrid to secures deal for Pedro Lima
Chelsea have secured a contract agreement with Brazilian youngster Pedro Lima, outpacing Real Madrid in the race to sign the 17-year-old full-back from Sport Recife. Real Madrid had eyed Lima as a potential long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal. But Chelsea are now in the final stages of completing Lima’s deal. Lima is expected to join…
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Ten Hag’s future: Manchester United take decision on Pochettino after talks with ex-Chelsea coach
Manchester United have ceased their pursuit of former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino and removed him from their managerial shortlist, as the club remains undecided about Erik ten Hag’s future. After a disappointing season in both the Premier League and the Champions League, Man United managed to end on a high note by winning the FA…
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EPL: Chelsea to bring ex-player for Maresca
Chelsea are reportedly considering bringing back their former player to strengthen manager Enzo Maresca’s squad this summer transfer window. Following Maresca’s appointment as manager, the Blues are aiming to bolster their lineup this summer. Maresca’s first signing was Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham, and now he is eyeing a new goalkeeper. Last season, Chelsea’s goalkeeper position…
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Transfer: Tosin Adarabioyo names two Chelsea players he spoke with before joining EPL club
New Chelsea signing, Tosin Adarabioyo has said he spoke with Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer before officially joining the Blues. Adarabioyo signed a contract with Chelsea on Friday morning that will see him remain at Stamford Bridge until June 2028. The 26-year-old became a free agent after his contract with Fulham expired this summer. “I…