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Why €80m Kai Havertz is money well spent

Ihesiulo Grace 8 September 2020 0

By Elijah Odetokun Frank Lampard’s Chelsea, having survived a transfer ban and departure of star man Eden Hazard to secure a top-four finish that guarantees Champions League football at Stamford Bridge next season, are back in the transfer market. They have signed Hakim Ziyech from AFC

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Chelsea close to sign Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy

Ihesiulo Grace 7 September 2020 0

Chelsea are close to reaching an agreement to sign Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, according to widespread reports. Frank Lampard is keen to secure a new goalkeeper to provide competition for Kepa Arrizabalaga following the Spaniard’s inconsistent performances last season. Petr Cech, who returned to Chelsea as their technical and performance advisor last year, is

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Transfer: Chelsea agrees record fee with Bayer Leverkusen for Kai Havertz

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2020 0

Chelsea have finally made a breakthrough in talks with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Kai Havertz and will make the midfielder their club-record signing, according to reports in Germany. The west London side have been locked in negotiations with the Bundesliga outfit for months to try and agree a deal for the 21-year-old, who is rated […]

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Reality check: Chelsea’s far cry from Europe’s elite

Ihesiulo Grace 9 August 2020 0

Last night, Chelsea was ingloriously dumped out of the UEFA Champions League following a 4-1 drubbing by Bayern Munich at the round of 16 stage. The Blues lost 7-1 on aggregate, their worst UCL aggregate defeat, raising further question marks for Frank Lampard’s men. In recent memory, all the buzz surrounding Chelsea’s prominent toughness of […]

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Why Arsenal needs FA Cup more than Chelsea – Fabregas

Ihesiulo Grace 31 July 2020 0

Spanish professional footballer, Cesc Fabregas will be a keen observer of the FA Cup final when two of his former clubs, Arsenal and Chelsea, go head to head. Fabregas had suggested he would rather see Arsenal win the FA Cup because the north London club “needs it more”. The former Arsenal midfielder explained that ”Arsenal […]

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Chelsea put a £50m price-tag on Arrizabalaga

Ihesiulo Grace 30 July 2020 0

The blues have set a £50m price tag for the clubs  goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga who has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge for a while now.  Arrizabalaga’s departure hit media houses once again on Sunday when Frank Lampard opted to play his second choice shot-stopper, Willy Caballero, against Wolves in their final match […]

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FA confirms Community Shield date, Aug 29

Ihesiulo Grace 30 July 2020 0

The traditional curtain-raiser to the 2020/21  Premier League season, the community shield will take place at Wembley on Aug. 29, the Football Association on Wednesday confirmed.  An FA statement read: “We can now confirm that either Arsenal or Chelsea will return to Wembley for the FA Community Shield supported by McDonald’s next month. READ ALSO:

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FA Cup semi-final draw: Manchester United to face Chelsea

Ihesiulo Grace 29 June 2020 0

FA cup semi-final draw will see Manchester United renew their rivalry against Chelsea once again. This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, following two clashes in the English Premier League and one in the League Cup.  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has triumphed in all three matches, two of which were played […]

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Pasalic makes permanent switch from Chelsea to Atalanta for €15m

Ihesiulo Grace 23 June 2020 0

Mario Pasalic has joined Atalanta from Chelsea on a permanent deal after the Serie A club exercised an option in the terms of his loan. The 25-year-old midfielder moved to Gian Piero Gasperini’s side on a season-long loan in July 2018 and that deal was extended for another campaign last year Atalanta have reportedly paid […]

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Chelsea reaches agreement to sign Werner from Leipzig – club

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2020 0

Chelsea,(UK) – Chelsea has reached an agreement with RB Leipzig to sign striker Timo Werner, who was set to join the English side in July, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.Werner, 24, would remain at Leipzig until the end of the Bundesliga season and his transfer to the English side was subject to passing […]

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Chelsea beat Queens Park Rangers 7-1 in friendly

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2020 0

London – Chelsea midfielders Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Billy Gilmour scored twice each in a 7-1 friendly win over Queens Park Rangers on Sunday This is as Frank Lampard’s side stepped up their preparations for the Premier League restart. Mason Mount, Willian and Olivier Giroud also got on the score sheet as Chelsea improved on a […]

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Chelsea women’s team donates title prize money to Refuge

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2020 0

Chelsea women’s football team will donate their title prize money to Refuge as part of their ongoing campaign of helping women and children experiencing domestic abuse. The club announced this on Wednesday, having been awarded the title on Friday following a resolution meeting to determine the fate of the 2019/20 season.  The prize for winning […]

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Faustino Anjorin set to commit future to Chelsea

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2020 0

Faustino Anjorin is set to turn down interest from English Premier League sides to sign a long-term contract with Chelsea.  The 18-year-old’s current deal expires in a year’s time, and Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal were all keen to sign him. Borussia Dortmund were also interested in taking Anjorin to Germany, but Chelsea […]

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Lucas Piazon admits his time at Stamford Bridge is over

Ihesiulo Grace 8 June 2020 0

Chelsea outcast, Lucas Piazon is still contracted to Chelsea, but in an interview with Goal.com he does admit his time at Stamford Bridge is probably over. Lucas feels he has a positive future ahead of him and he’s currently half way through a two year loan at Portuguese side Rio Ave: “I signed for two years because […]

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Chelsea set to sign Germany forward Werner

Ihesiulo Grace 5 June 2020 0

London – Chelsea have agreed a deal in principle to sign Germany striker Timo Werner from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, Sky Sports said on Thursday. The report added that Werner has a 55 million euro ($62.45 million) release clause which expires on June 15 and that Premier League club Chelsea had offered the 24-year-old a […]

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Valencia targets Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2020 0

La Liga side Valencia are reportedly keen on signing Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in the summer transfer window. The Spain international became the world’s most expensive goalkeeper when he joined Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao in 2018. However, he has largely struggled to make his mark at Stamford Bridge. Experienced Argentine Willy Caballero edged Kepa out […]

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Chelsea say first team players not taking pay cuts for coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 25 April 2020 0

London – Chelsea’s first-team players are not taking pay cuts or contributing towards the club financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the club said in a statement on Saturday. Following extensive talks, the players have instead been asked to continue “supporting other charitable causes,” English Premier League (EPL) clubside Chelsea said in the statement. British

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Chelsea to provide 78,000 meals for medical, charity workers

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2020 0

Chelsea will provide 78,000 free meals to Britain’s National Health Service and charities that support the elderly and vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis, the Premier League club said Thursday. The Blues’ donation will help NHS staff working long hours across five hospitals. “We are and have always been committed to supporting our communities,

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Omeruo: Chelsea will regret selling me

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2020 0

The Nigerian is hoping his former club Chelsea regret selling him. Omeruo signed for Chelsea in 2012 from Liege and was loaned out often having failed to make a single appearance for the Blues. READ ALSO: Burutai urges seasoned golfers to groom young ones Leganes defender was loaned out to Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag […]

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BREAKING: Bayern vs Chelsea set to be played behind closed doors

Ihesiulo Grace 10 March 2020 0

UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg tie between Bayern Munich and Chelsea to be played next Wednesday’s is set to be closed to the public over Coronavirus fears. Christian Falk of BildSport has confirmed the news and also revealed that should Bayern reach the quarterfinals, their home leg of that two-legged tie would […]