Eden Hazard has committed his immediate future to Chelsea and promised only to leave on a high. Hazard, 25, has been regularly linked with Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid following a tough season with Chelsea but the Belgium international played down reports he could leave Stamford Bridge. He also expressed a desire to depart "like a boss, like I did in Lille," a reference to him scoring a hat trick in his final game for the Ligue 1 side, notching 20 goals in 38 league games that season and becoming only the second player in … [Read more...]
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Radja Nainggolan confirms Chelsea interest
Radja Nainggolan has confirmed Chelsea are interested in signing him, but added he is "very happy at Roma." Nainggolan, 28, is wanted by new Chelsea manager Antonio Conte to bolster the club's options in midfield but he is not sold on the idea of a Premier League switch. "They want to strengthen and moreover you have a coach like Conte who has always wanted to sign me", Nainggolan told Belgian magazine Nina. "There has been contact between the two clubs, but as long as there is no agreement reached, I'll stay well out of it. … [Read more...]
Chelsea set to price Anthonio Candreva away from Lazio
Chelsea are reportedly ready to make a move for Lazio winger Antonio Candreva in this summer’s transfer window. The Italy international has long been regarded as one of the top attacking players in Serie A, having previously attracted interest from other top Premier League clubs. And it now looks like the presence of Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge could finally see Candreva make the move to these shores, according to Il Tempo . Chelsea would have to pay around £20million for the 29-year-old, but it seems the club are stepping up their … [Read more...]
Terry backs former boss Jose Mourinho to Succeed at the Theatre of Dreams
Chelsea captain John Terry believes his former boss Jose Mourinho will achieve great success at Manchester United. Mourinho, who was named as Louis van Gaal's successor on Friday, and will hope to hit the ground running in order to bring back the glory days the Old Trafford fans used to know under Alex Ferguson trophy-laden 26-year tenure with his retirement in 2013. The 35-year old expects the Portuguese manager to have a major impact at Old Trafford, telling Sky Sports News: "I'm sure the Man United fans and players will be delighted with … [Read more...]
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois pledges to play under Antonio Conte next season
The Belgian Euro 2016 goalkeeper has been a target for both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain after a troubled season and an apparent falling out with Stamford Bridge goalkeeping coach Christophe Lollichon. But the goalie insisted he was going nowhere this summer, saying: “I am at Chelsea. We are going to have a new coach and I have three years left on my contract. If nothing major happens I will stay at Chelsea. “I know that in football things happen fast, but in theory my next season is with Chelsea. I hope we can have a better year and … [Read more...]
Chelsea were at the brim of relegation when I took over- Guus Hiddink
Chelsea's carertaker manager Guus Hiddink has revealed for the first time how close the club were to being relegated when he first arrived, claiming the side was “drowning” and that he feared they would not survive. The Dutchman was appointed on December 19, with the club just two places and one point off the relegation zone after a woeful start to the season that saw Jose Mourinho fired. The Dutchman has since steadied Chelsea to mid-table stability, but he admits he was deeply worried when he first arrived at Stamford Bridge – admitting that … [Read more...]
Cesar Azplicueta pledges future to Chelsea
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta has no intentions of leaving the club and wants to see out the final three years of his contract. The Chelsea defender has pledged his future to the club and says he has no plans of leaving Stamford Bridge. Since arriving the Premier League four years ago, the 26-year-old has become a core member of Chelsea's first team, making 37 appearances across all competitions this season. The right footed defender has spent most times playing at left-back rather than his natural position on the opposite flank, but … [Read more...]
Miralem Pjanic to Chelsea after £31m buyout clause is revealed
Roma midfielder Pjanic is wanted by Antonio Conte, the man expected to takeover from interim manager Guus Hiddink at Chelsea in the summer. Chelsea have opened talks with the representatives of Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic over the possibility of springing a move that would trigger a £31m release clause in his contract, according to reports in Italy. Chelsea director and lead negotiator, Marina Granovskaia, has already made contact with Pjanic’s advisers ahead of a possible summer move for the 25-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovina … [Read more...]
SHOCKING: Club Announced Officially Reason’s Why Manager Was Relieved Off Duties
The blues has finally departed from Jose Mourinho for the second time in 10 years and if comparing this period with the first one, the result is totally different, far worse than the first time. After the sacking of the Portuguese, the club released an official statement which suggested on how important, valuable the coach has contributed to the club and how they wish him all the best in his career as he seek for a new club. Here is the official statement from Chelsea after sacking the club manager. “All at Chelsea thank Jose for his … [Read more...]
John Mikel Obi Is Set To Exit Club In January Move
Media outlets have it that the Turkish side Galatasary is interested in the highly rated Midfielder John Mikel Obi and they are keen to contact Jose Mourinho regarding the issue. The 28 year old is getting to the latter stage of his career at Chelsea and it is clear that he is not a fundamental cog in the blue side anymore . In order words shifting him may be a good option for the Club. Matic has outshone Mikel at the heart of the Chelsea midfield ever since he got to Stamford Bridge so it will hardly amaze people to see him depart from the … [Read more...]
Betting Preview: Juventus vs AC Milan: Home Win Likely
Italian Serie A champions Juventus can move a step closer to retaining their league title with a win over AC Milan in their meeting at the Juventus Stadium, Turin on Saturday evening. It’s the battle of the top two most successful clubs in Italian football though Juventus have been the most dominant in recent times. They have won the last seven league titles and are in pole position to make it right league triumphs in a row due to their 18-point advantage over nearest challengers Napoli at the top of the Italian Serie A table. A win over AC … [Read more...]