Chelsea's 2022/23 season now hinges on their Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid.BruceChances are against them on Wednesday's trip to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid is the team most people want to defend the titleFrank Lampard faces the daunting task of leading Chelsea to a third victory in the competition. before the gameLampard has been encouraged by the news that Thiago Silva is back in first-team training.
The Brazilian is unlikely to be ready in time for Spain, but his return would be a very welcome bonus for the remainder of the season.
In and out of the transfer world remains a constant topic in west London. Hakim Zigeh has been asked to consider his future in west LondonWith interest from Manchester City, Ben Chilwell is expected to commit his future to the club.
So, having said that, please continue to join usfootball. londonWe bring you all the latest Chelsea transfer gossip, injury news and live updates from Stamford Bridge's next manager.
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Arsenal have confirmed they have changed their Premier League game against Chelsea
Arsenal have announced that their Premier League match against Chelsea, scheduled for Saturday 29 April, has been postponed.
Club Announcement Announcement: "The Premier League has announced that the home game against Chelsea will now kick off at 8pm (UK time) on Tuesday 2 May. The change is the result of a review of the Metropolitan Police's stance on policing during the struggle.
"After attempting to find a resolution with the Metropolitan Police, we are extremely disappointed by the impact and disruption this game change will have on our supporters, particularly as the game was originally sanctioned to kick off on Saturday afternoon. "
Sam Hill
Thiago Silva shock, N'Golo Kante return - Chelsea change Frank Lampard could be to Real Madrid
Frank Lampard knows all too well what it's like to taste European success at Chelsea.
The 44-year-old is now interim manager at Stamford Bridge until the end of the season, part of the famous side that beat Bayern Munich at home in 2012. Now, more than 10 years after that dramatic night in Germany, Lampard has the chance to bring European success back to Chelsea, this time as caretaker manager with an even tougher job.
"Maybe superficially, in a romantic way, I can understand why people make comparisons," Lampard explained. "But I think in football, because our game will be against Real Madrid, if we can go on, Bayern Munich or Manchester City, then the actual thing is really difficult. So I definitely don't want to play further than we should. .
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Carlo Ancelotti assesses Frank Lampard's Chelsea manager's credentials in Champions League clash
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has backed Frank Lampard to succeed in his second stint as Chelsea boss as the two prepare to meet in the Champions League quarter-finals. The Blues legend was sacked in 2021, just months before Thomas Tuchel led the west Londoners to Champions League glory.
Carlo Ancelotti has backed Lampard ahead of Chelsea's trip to the Santiago Bernabeu and believes the Blues legend would be a "very good" appointment. "I think Lampard will do well," said the Real Madrid boss.
Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out his own return to Stamford Bridge as the club searches for a new manager to replace Todd Burley in his long-term job. The Italian continued: "I'm sad - I have fond memories of my time at the club.
"I had a really good two years there. [But] I'm not going back there."
Sam Hill
Chelsea told to complete 'perfect' manager appointment ahead of 'arrogant' Jose Mourinho return
Graham Potter was sacked after just six months as Chelsea boss, suffering the same fate as his predecessor Thomas Tuchel. Todd Boehly is now searching for a new permanent manager, with Frank Lampard in charge of the Blues until the end of the season.
Lampard suffers defeat in first game back at clubChelsea travel to Wolves, now get their players ready to face Real MadridIn the quarter-finals of the Champions League. A number of managers have been linked with the Stamford Bridge vacancy, including Mauricio Pochettino, Jose Mourinho, Zidane and Luis Enrique.
Former Chelsea and Manchester United star Paul Parker believes Mauricio Pochettino is the "perfect" manager for the Blues - not the third to bring Jose Mourinho back to Stamford Bridge. parker saysSpilXperten: "I think Chelsea should do everything they can to get Pochettino.
"He was the perfect coach for them. After he left PSG, people criticized him and it was tragic. This club is so outrageous, if you don't win the Champions League, you get sacked."
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Sam Hill
Supercomputer predicts Chelsea smash in Champions League
Before the first round of the Champions League quarter-finals,BonusCodeBetshave created their latest supercomputer to predict this season's European champions.
City eventually won their first Champions League trophy, beating Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals, Real Madrid in the semi-finals and then Napoli in the final.
It would be one of Guardiola's best chances of winning a treble (Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League) with City, a feat achieved only once by rivals Manchester United in the infamous 1998/99 season.
Unfortunately for Chelsea, the season will not have a fairytale end as they were unable to beat Real Madrid in the quarter-finals.
Frank Lampard will spend the rest of the season focused on getting the Blues to the best possible level in the Premier League ahead of May.
Despite AC Milan's recent 4-0 win over Napoli in Serie A, predictions still weighAzurisAnd predict that popular stars Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will make it all the way to the final.
AC's city rivals Inter will be beaten by Benfica, with former West Ham man Joao Mario leading the Eagles in fourth place in the Champions League this season with six goals.
But Benfica will also be held back by Napoli, who have proven to be one of the best attacking teams in Europe this season.
Sam Hill
Odds for the UEFA Champions League winner
Chelsea face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals this week - with the Blues hoping to repeat their success in 2021. Here are the latest Betfair odds, which team is the favorite to win the game:
Betfair: Champions League 2022/23
Manchester City: 2/1
Bayern Munich: 7/2
Naples: 4/1
Real Madrid: 11/2
Benfica: 12/1
Chelsea: 14/1
Inter Milan: 14/1
Milan: 17/1
Sam Hill
Chelsea claim Christian Pulisic as Arsenal target in stunning transfer
Christian Pulisic may leaveChelseaAnd make sure to move to Italy this summer. The USMNT star has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge all season after struggling to become a regular for the Blues.
The winger has made 26 appearances this season - starting just nine - and has often been linked with a move elsewhere. Speculation surrounding his future intensified in the January transfer window following his arrivalMihailo Mudrick,Noni Maduekeand Joao Felix.
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Sam Hill
Revealed: The true cost of Chelsea's seven summer transfers and the Graham Potter experiment
Chelsea spent £368.7m on players and staff between June 30 last year and the end of 2022 to restructure the first team.
The club have now published their annual accounts and financial statements, with an overall net loss of £121.3m last season. After two truly fraught and uncertain months for the club, an American consortium led by Todd Burley and Clearlake Capital takes over from Roman Abramovich at the end of May 2022.
Despite the net loss, that hasn't stopped the new boss from spending heavily when the 2022 summer transfer window arrives. Wesley Fofana, Mark Cucurella, Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, Kani Chukvimeka, Pierre-Emerick Auba Mejan and Denis Zakaria were both signed as co-owners by Chelsea in Boli's first transfer window.
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Sam Hill
Chelsea had 'very satisfying' meeting with Barcelona star Garvey and ready transfer
Chelsea are poised to get ahead of their European rivals after negotiating the potential signing of Barcelona starlet Garvey.
The Blues are already in talks with player representatives over a free transfer this summer, a move that could save the club and owner Todd Boley millions of dollars, according to reports.
The 18-year-old faces an unprecedented situation at Camp Nou after being stripped of his shirt number and canceled his new contract. With Barcelona unable to stay under the salary cap due to the club's ongoing financial problems, La Liga stepped in, leaving Garvey in a bind as he tried to sort out his future.
according toas, "business is already underway" following a meeting in Madrid between Chelsea officials and the player's agent, former Spain international Ivan de la Pena.
Chelsea have been represented in negotiations by technical director Christopher Weaver, who along with sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Lawrence Stewart have been handling Boley's transfer following his resignation. Vivier is said to have pledged to play a major role in the club's plans for the future, which Neil Bass has dubbed "Vision 2030".
The report added that the outcome of the meeting was "very satisfactory", giving Chelsea some encouragement to pursue the Spain international.
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Thomas Tuchel's £50m transfer gamble sums up Chelsea's crunch Joao Felix v Wolves performance
There were all sorts of questions for Lampard in the packed media box at the Molyneux Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The interim Chelsea manager has just seen his side lose 1-0 to Wolves in his first game, a return to the club after being appointed to temporarily replace Graham Potter on a short-term deal The club's first game. There are obvious problems. Something about his job, the challenge at hand, what Chelsea lacked.
But one player stood out slightly from the rest of the Blues - Raheem Sterling. The 28-year-old started his first game for Chelsea after returning from an injury that has plagued him throughout 2023.
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Kalidou Koulibaly praises Real Madrid star ahead of crucial Champions League clash with Chelsea
"I said about two or three years ago that he was the best striker in the world," Koulibaly saidbbc sport.
"It's going to be a tough game but I want Chelsea to win and pass this test. That's our aim but it's going to be difficult because he won the last Champions League.
"We believe in ourselves, our teammates and our coach. I'm happy for Benzema, he is a good example for Muslims and we can pass Ramadan, score goals and be productive.
I hope he keeps scoring, but not on Wednesday!
On Lampard's return to Chelsea, Koulibaly added: "We know he's a legend here, he's managed half the team. That's the situation, but in training he said he's going to support us till the end. , to help us out of this situation.
"We know this is a difficult situation for everyone, the club, the manager and the fans, but we will do everything we can to get out of it and make them happy. Our number one goal is to win games and make the fans happy"
Sam Hill
Antonio Rudiger makes brutal admission to Chelsea ahead of Champions League clash with Real Madrid
Antonio Rudiger claims the current Chelsea squad is nothing like the one he will win the Champions League in 2021 as his Real Madrid side prepare to take on the Blues this week.
Only 13 of Chelsea's current first-team players represented the Blues in winning European titles under Thomas Tuchel almost two years ago. The club has undergone tremendous changes in the past two years, now with a new owner and the role of the manager is constantly changing.
Talk to Maca (viaTarget), Rudiger said: "The Chelsea team I played for is completely different from the current Chelsea team. But what I know is that this game will be very difficult. They have many good players."
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Triple boost Frank Lampard injured ahead of Chelsea's Champions League clash with Real Madrid
Frank Lampard has been hit by a triple injury ahead of Chelsea's crucial Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday night. The Blues progressed to the quarter-finals with a 2-1 aggregate win over Borussia Dortmund in the round of 16.
Silva, who has been sidelined since suffering a knee injury in the 2-0 win over Tottenham at the end of February, has once again been key for Chelsea this season, with the experienced defender making 27 appearances in all competitions this term Second-rate. Lampard is the man who signed Silva from Paris Saint-Germain to Stamford Bridge on a free transfer in 2020.
Mason Mount made a surprise training session ahead of the game in Madrid. The England international could be selected after recovering from a pelvic injury
edward mendy istraining pointIt was the first time on grass since undergoing surgery to repair a broken finger. The Senegal keeper lost his place as the Blues' number one under Graham Potter, but could look to start again under Frank Lampard if he returns to fitness before the end of the season.
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Eric ten Haag urges sale of four Man Utd stars and completes Joofelix move ahead of Chelsea
Chelsea could face competition from Manchester United to sign Joao Felix permanently this summer. The Portuguese striker looks set to leave Atletico Madrid ahead of next season after enjoying a loan spell at Stamford Bridge despite the Blues' poor form.
Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Abanglaho urged Ten Hag to beat Chelsea to sign Felix this summer and move on from four underperforming stars. talk to youfootball insider, Agbonlahor said: "I really like everything [Felix] has done so far.
"I saw a different side of him at Chelsea. At Atletico he played too deep for his style of play.
"At Chelsea you'd see him dribbling the ball, turning past players - he had some pace too. I really liked him but he needed to be more composed.
"I don't see any reason why Manchester United can't get him. If they play in the Champions League next season, they need options.
"Martial arts are not good enough, Weghorst is not enough - practice. Anthony and Sancho are not doing well, so you say Rashford is their only threat.
"They need help, otherwise it could be an awkward moment for them in the Champions League. Felix, for me, is a good signing for them."
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Sam Hill
Chelsea and Liverpool target Inter Milan star
Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly targeting Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella, with the Italian giants set to sell for £44m.
The former Cagliari midfielder originally joined Inter on loan in 2019 with an obligation to buy at the end of that season.
Italian newspaper Calciomercato reports that Inter Milan will allow one of Serie A's strongest players to leave for no less than 50 million euros.
The report adds that, for that price alone, Inter Milan would consider selling Barella, who is interested in the midfielder from the Premier League - especially Chelsea and Liverpool.
The Blues are enduring a difficult season and will be looking to bolster their midfield options in the summer, despite the British record signing of Enzo Fernandes in January.
Josh Holland
Zizek told to leave Chelsea
ChelseaWinger Hakim Zieger has been linked with leaving the club in the summer transfer window. The Moroccan has dropped down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge this season and is expected to move on towards the end of the campaign.
Asked which players he should consider leaving in the summer, LeBoeuf saidESPN"Well, Ziyech of course. The guy is not happy, he wants to work. Every time he plays for Morocco he's the best player in the world, every time he plays for Chelsea he's sad and lost.
"So I hope he goes somewhere else, where he can show the world that he is still the Ziyech we saw playing at Ajax."
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warning harvey simmons
Marciano Vink has warned Xavi Simmons against a summer move to Chelsea or a return to Paris Saint-Germain.The 19-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from the Eredivisie of lateAs he continues to impress for PSV Eindhoven.
But with major transfers looming in the summer, the teenager is being encouraged to think carefully about his future and consider a more modest club rather than Chelsea or Paris Saint-Germain, where he could find himself back in the limelight. In an interview with Dutch TV show Veronica Inside, Vink suggested that if Simmons decides to leave, he could move to Benfica, Napoli or Borussia Dortmund.
"He exudes a lot of fun and keeps going," said the former Netherlands international, astribal football"I jokingly wondered if you could make it through the Eredivisie in one year, but Simmons proved it from the start, he was key for PSV.
"I would like him to stay after this season. If he goes to Chelsea or goes back to PSG, he will have a lot less time and his development will be stagnant."
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Ancelotti's attitude
Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed suggestions he will leave Real Madrid in the summer.Ruling out a move to Chelsea.
Ancelotti believes his contract in the Spanish capital will expire at the end of next season and he will return to the club for a second spell in charge in 2021.
during an interviewRai 1 radio, the Italian was asked about his future. "There's a good saying that's true: the wind blows the chatter away. That's it, I have a contract until June 30, 2024, and I want to deliver on that," he said.
Ancelotti has cleared speculation about his future ahead of Chelsea's visit.Blancos host Lampard's side at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday afternoonFor the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.
Josh Holland
John Terry confirmed at Leicester
Dean Smith was named Leicester City manager late last night in charge of the remainder of the season.
The former Bradford and Aston Villa boss will be in charge for the final eight games of the season and will be joined by former Chelsea defender John Terry at the King Power Stadium.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dean Smith as the club's first team manager until the end of the 22/23 season
— Leicester City (@LCFC)April 10, 2023
Josh Holland
Long term plan Joao Felix
ChelseaThey are reportedly considering a permanent move for João Felix from Atletico Madrid in the summer. The striker has impressed since arriving in January and has been one of the Blues' most consistent players.
Felix has only scored twice since moving to west London, but has been one of the club's most dangerous attacking focal points in the second half of the season. The Portuguese arrived following interest from Arsenal and extended his contract with Atletico Madrid ahead of the move.
right now I amThe club continues to search for a new manager for next season, after the news that Chelsea "wanted to keep" Felix until the summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, the club hierarchy are "very happy" with Felix's influence and the Portugal international is open to staying at the club.
Felix has discussed his future in England after becoming a Stamford Bridge fan favorite. "Whether I want to stay or not, nobody knows in the future," he said in March.
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Hi everyone and welcome to today's Chelsea Blog.
The Blues travel to Spain today for tomorrow's Champions League clash with Real Madrid. We're also looking forward to hearing from Frank Lampard.
Stay tuned throughout the day for the schedule and all the latest Bruce news.
FAQs
Which player is Chelsea targeting? ›
Chelsea believe 25-goal target Victor Osimhen could rival Erling Haaland. Chelsea reportedly believe that striking target Victor Osimhen could rival Erling Haaland in the Premier League should Graham Potter's side sign the Napoli star this…
Can Felix stay at Chelsea? ›Joao Felix has hinted he could be open to joining Chelsea on a permanent basis but stressed the importance of Champions League football in determining his future. The 23-year-old joined Chelsea in January on a six-month loan from Atletico Madrid, shortly after extending his contract with the LaLiga club to 2027.
Which players are coming to Chelsea 2023? ›- 2023. Andrey. Chelsea. Vasco da Gama. Loan.
- 31 January. 2023. Jorginho. Chelsea. Arsenal. ...
- 30 January. 2023. M. Gusto. Chelsea. ...
- 29 January. 2023. M. Gusto. Olympique Lyonnais. ...
- 20 January. 2023. Noni Madueke. PSV. Chelsea. ...
- 15 January. 2023. M. Mudryk. ...
- 11 January. 2023. João Félix. Atlético. ...
- 06 January. 2023. Andrey. Vasco da Gama.
Chelsea have identified Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as their primary striker target for the 2023 summer window, 90min understands.
Who are Chelsea biggest enemies? ›- West Ham United. These London Clubs are literally known as Chelsea's biggest rivals because they are all from the same city.
Which player wants to leave Chelsea? ›Tiemoue Bakayoko, who's spent the last four seasons on-loan around Europe is expected to leave the club, along with back-up goalies Marcus Bettinelli and Nathan Baxter, as well as Welsh international Ethan Ampadu - currently on loan at Italian side Spezia.
Has Chelsea ever had a Mexican player? ›On 27 August 2011, it was announced that Dávila had signed for English club Chelsea, signing a five-year contract, making him the first Mexican to sign with Chelsea.
Does Chelsea have a girlfriend? ›September 27, 2021: Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy go Instagram official. One week after Handler teased her relationship, she and Koy made their relationship Instagram official after decades of friendship.
Does Felix get eliminated? ›Elimination. Lee Min-ho and Lee Felix were eliminated from the group on the fourth and eighth episode respectively, but were later brought back in the ninth episode.
Who are the Chelsea new signing so far? ›And new additions continue to make their way into Cobham this winter, with the Blues already signing Mykhailo Mudryk, Joao Félix, Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, and Noni Madueke.
Which Chelsea players are coming to us? ›
Christian Pulisic, the US international, will be part of the Chelsea squad heading to his home country along with fellow wideman Hakim Ziyech. Also included in the travelling party are German duo Timo Werner and Kai Havertz, while the likes of Thiago Silva, Mason Mount and Cesar Azpilicueta all make the trip.
Who is Chelsea current best striker? ›Who is the best striker in Chelsea 2022/2023? At the moment Kai Havertz is the top scorer of Chelsea With 7 goals he is ranked 26 in the Premier League. With a total number of 28 shots on goal and a conversion rate of 28% he performs really well. His expected goal value is 10.1.
Who is Chelsea highest scoring striker? ›| Player | Date of birth / Age | End of contract |
|---|---|---|
| João Félix Second Striker | Nov 10, 1999 (23) | Jun 30, 2023 |
| N'Golo Kanté Defensive Midfield | Mar 29, 1991 (32) | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Denis Zakaria Defensive Midfield | Nov 20, 1996 (26) | Jun 30, 2023 |
In the clash between the Londoners, Chelsea is always locked in the bragging rights with Arsenal even though it is not considered a rivalry. It dates back to the 1930s. The meeting between Chelsea and Arsenal is often called the clash of West and North London.
Who has a bigger fanbase Arsenal or Chelsea? ›London has more Arsenal fans it's a fact. Chelsea has more international fans i.e US. But Arsenal IS the club with the largest London fanbase.
Who is Chelsea best rivalry? ›| Stadiums | Stamford Bridge (Chelsea) Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (Spurs) |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Meetings total | 175 |
| Most wins | Chelsea (77) |
| Top scorer | Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (12) |
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of PSV Eindhoven starlet Arjen Robben for £12 million.
How many players left Chelsea this January? ›The five-time top-flight champions tallied over £323 million in spending ($400 million) for just eight players, ending things on Jan.
Which Man City player is moving to Chelsea? ›Raheem Sterling: Chelsea sign forward from Man City for £47.5m, with Thomas Tuchel saying he was their number one transfer priority. Raheem Sterling has completed his move to Chelsea from Manchester City in a deal worth £47.5m and Thomas Tuchel said he was "super happy" to land the forward.
Who is the most appearance player in Chelsea? ›
The club's record appearance maker is Ron Harris, who made 795 appearances between 1961 and 1980. Frank Lampard is Chelsea's record goalscorer, scoring 211 goals in total.
Who was Chelsea's first foreign player? ›Nils Middelboe is renowned as the first non-British international to play for Chelsea, during his stint at the club between 1913 and 1923.
What player went from Chelsea to Real Madrid? ›Eden Michael Walter Hazard (born 7 January 1991) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for La Liga club Real Madrid. Known for his creativity, dribbling, passing and vision, Hazard is considered one of the best players of his generation.
Who is Chelsea Handler best friend? ›Chelsea and Jennifer Aniston have been best friends for a long time.
Who is Chelsea marrying? ›Chelsea is married to Jeff Lazkani, a business tycoon who is friends with Chelsea's new boss Jason Oppenheim.
Who is Emily's new boyfriend in Made in Chelsea? ›But now, she's welcomed onto the scene Jordan Alexander. They've already been on holiday together, and on the show, Jordan has had the seal of approval from Emily's best mate, Miles Nazaire. Speaking to OK Magazine about how they first got together, Emily said she and Jordan have “always” known each other.
Why were Felix and Minho kicked out? ›According to Allkpop, “Minho was eliminated by JYPark with no pressure of an audience and based on his inability to correct his mistakes. The focus is also different as it's a group that Chan selected and not what JYPE did. There are trainees that have been at JYPE much longer than Minho that didn't get a chance. “
Who will Felix marry? ›He is the husband of Pepa Madrigal, and the father of Dolores, Camilo, and Antonio. As he married into the family, Félix lacks a magical gift of his own.
Did Felix get rejected? ›Manchester United have long been linked with Felix and, according to The Athletic, saw a huge £120million bid for the striker rejected back in the summer.
Who is moving up to Premier League 2023? ›The promoted teams are Fulham, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest, who return after an absence of one, two and twenty-three years from the top flight respectively.
Will Chelsea FC be renamed the London Cowboys from the 2023 2024 season? ›
Chelsea FC will be renamed the 'London Cowboys' from the 2023/2024 season, ending 118 years of the original name. The rebranding is one of numerous forthcoming changes influenced by US sports.
Which Chelsea players are out of contract 2024? ›| Player | Date of birth / Age | End of contract |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Pulisic Right Winger | Sep 18, 1998 (24) | Jun 30, 2024 |
| Ruben Loftus-Cheek Central Midfield | Jan 23, 1996 (27) | Jun 30, 2024 |
| César Azpilicueta Right-Back | Aug 28, 1989 (33) | Jun 30, 2024 |
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Centre-Forward | Jun 18, 1989 (33) | Jun 30, 2024 |
Chelsea has handed new players long contracts — as much as 8.5 years for Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile has a 7.5-year deal and Wesley Fofana is on a seven-year contract — to allow the club to spread the cost of the signings over the length of the deal and comply with financial fair-play regulations.
How much money did Chelsea spend this transfer window? ›Transfermarkt lists Chelsea's total winter transfer window expenditure at over $350 million, making it not only the highest spender in the Premier League by some distance, but also saw it spend more than all the teams in Europe's top five leagues combined.
How many players Chelsea buy? ›Chelsea transfers in the Todd Boehly era
After a relative drought during the first month of Boehly's ownership, Chelsea made nine signings in under two months before the summer transfer window closed, and added eight more in the winter window, to take their season total to 17 players by the end of January.
It was all enough to convince six players from the Chelsea first team that it was a not a risk worth taking. Those who refused to travel included: captain Marcel Desailly, who claimed to be injured, Emmanuel Petit, William Gallas, Graeme Le Saux, Albert Ferrer and Eidur Gudjohnsen.
What are Chelsea doing in USA? ›Chelsea Football Club is excited to announce our men's team will be returning to the United States of America this summer, with the confirmation today of our participation in the new Premier League Summer Series.
Is Chelsea coming to the United States? ›Chelsea are set to travel back to USA in 2023 for pre-season despite a disatrous 2022 tour. Described by then manager Thomas Tuchel in less than glowing terms, the Blues will be in the States once more over the summer.
Who is the greatest Chelsea legend? ›Frank Lampard
Frank tops the list of best Chelsea legends.
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has been ranked the best Premier League goalkeeper, his turnaround is complete. Kepa Arrizabalaga is the best goalkeeper in the Premier League this season according to a recent survey, capping a remarkable turnaround in his fortunes at Chelsea.
Who is Chelsea best right back of all time? ›
| Top 8 Right-backs/Wing-backs | |
|---|---|
| Cesar Azpilicueta | 2012-Present |
| Dan Petrescu | 1995-2000 |
| Steve Clarke | 1987-1998 |
| Victor Moses | 2012-Present |
Timo Werner can now boast about being the footballer who has scored Chelsea's quickest goal in Champions League history. His goal against Zenit St Petersburg with top spot up for grabs was timed at one minute and 23 seconds.
Have Chelsea ever got 90 points? ›Chelsea – 2005-06 (91 points)
A year on and Mourinho's Chelsea had not lost their efficacy. They let in a few more goals and dropped a few more points, but a second successive title was never in doubt. Lampard starred again, netting 16 times, while Didier Drogba scored 12 and led the line impressively.
FC Barcelona 5-0 Chelsea - May 25, 1966 / Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 1965/1966.
Who is Chelsea enemy team? ›Chelsea F.C.–Tottenham Hotspur F.C. rivalry – is a rivalry dating back to their first meeting in 1909, between West London Chelsea and North London Tottenham Hotspur. They've played each other just over 160 times.
Who is Chelsea's target midfielder? ›According to the latest Chelsea transfer speculation, the Blues' priority midfield transfer target is England's Jude Bellingham. Focus switches to the Champions League for Graham Potter and his men.
Who is favorite for the Chelsea job? ›LUIS ENRIQUE is odds-on favourite for the Chelsea job. That's according to bookmakers Betfair, who've dramatically altered their betting markets overnight with the Spanish tactician now the frontrunner.
Who did Chelsea predict lineup? ›- Goalkeeper: Edouard Mendy. ...
- Right back: Reece James. ...
- Centre back: Wesley Fofana. ...
- Centre back: Thiago Silva. ...
- Left back: Marc Cucurella. ...
- Central midfield: Enzo Fernandez. ...
- Central midfield: Mason Mount. ...
- Central midfield: Mateo Kovacic.
2004 - 2006. Jose Mourinho's first Chelsea side is perhaps the greatest Premier League side ever - maybe one of the all-time great club teams.
Who is fav for next Chelsea manager? ›Former Spain and Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has emerged as the new favourite on betting sites to lead Chelsea into the 2023/24 season.
Who are the stewards of Chelsea? ›
Roman Abramovich has passed the stewardship of Chelsea to the trustees of the club's charitable foundation.
Who is Chelsea's best goal scorer? ›Frank Lampard is Chelsea's record goalscorer, scoring 211 goals in total.