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Chelsea Team News vs Western Sydney: Alonso, Palestra, Estevao, Lacroix

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Chelsea FC have played behind closed doors this summer already, twice, but now it's time to put on a show in front of a crowd. It will happen down under, as the Blues get their 2026-27 preseason underway at Western Sydney Wanderers at Accor Stadium. It's the Chelsea debut, from an exhibition standpoint (i.e. performing in front of fans), for new manager Xabi Alonso and summer … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Western Sydney: Alonso, Palestra, Estevao, Lacroix

Maxence Lacroix Completes Chelsea Medical Ahead of £52m Move from Crystal Palace

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You can say that the 2026 Chelsea FC summer transfer window was a bit of a "late bloomer." Stamford Bridge started slow in the transfer market, certainly so by their standards, but they are absolutely cooking now. Crystal Palace central defender Maxence Lacroix has now completed his medical, which will soon make him a new Chelsea player. All we're waiting on now is the signing … [Read more...] about Maxence Lacroix Completes Chelsea Medical Ahead of £52m Move from Crystal Palace

Morgan Rogers Signs Contract on £117m Move to Chelsea from Aston Villa

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Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers has signed the contract on his record-breaking transfer deal. Chelsea will pay £117,000,000 for the English international, the most that they've ever paid any club for any one single player. With contract signed, this blockbuster of a summer transfer deal is now finalized, with an announcement expected shortly. Rogers, 22, had … [Read more...] about Morgan Rogers Signs Contract on £117m Move to Chelsea from Aston Villa

Andrey Santos Set for Manchester United Medical Ahead of £50m Move from Chelsea

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You knew, eventually, Manchester United were going to spend some money, and eventually, get their summer transfer window going. It has finally happened now, here in mid-July. Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos is set for his medical evaluation, ahead of his £50m transfer to United. That is according to a report exclusively in The Athletic/New York Times: … [Read more...] about Andrey Santos Set for Manchester United Medical Ahead of £50m Move from Chelsea

Chelsea Receiving Financial Compensation for Enzo Maresca Joining Manchester City

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Chelsea have released a public statement, a little over a couple of hours ago, confirming that they will receive financial compensation for Enzo Maresca taking the Manchester City managerial job. Maresca himself has agreed to a separate settlement, where he will pay out of his own pocket. Neither amount was officially confirmed, but it is believed that Man City will pay Chelsea … [Read more...] about Chelsea Receiving Financial Compensation for Enzo Maresca Joining Manchester City

Enzo Maresca Opens Up on Why He Left Chelsea FC

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All the legal negotiation between Chelsea FC and Manchester City, regarding the Enzo Maresca buyout situation, are finally over! And with that, the on-the-record statements can finally be released and Maresca can be officially announced as the Man City manager. We have known since the final week of the season that Pep Guardiola was stepping down, and that Maresca was in line to … [Read more...] about Enzo Maresca Opens Up on Why He Left Chelsea FC

Chelsea Reach £47m Agreement to Sign Marco Palestra from Atalanta

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Welcome to the 2026 summer transfer window, Chelsea FC. When you consider how many transfer spending records Chelsea has shattered in recent years, it's a bit surprising to see them not have a new addition settled by now. It's just what they do. But the first signing is just about on the board now, and it comes in the form of Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra. The two clubs … [Read more...] about Chelsea Reach £47m Agreement to Sign Marco Palestra from Atalanta

Chelsea Transfer Talk: Diogo Costa, Andrea Cambiaso, Nicolas Jackson

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Not one, but two editions of Chelsea FC Transfer Talk on this Thursday. For part one, covering Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernandez, go to this link. Let's get the Chelsea transfer rumor party started with FC Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa. The west London club are reportedly kicking the tires on a €60m bid for the 26-year-old shotstopper. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Transfer Talk: Diogo Costa, Andrea Cambiaso, Nicolas Jackson

Chelsea Transfer Talk: Marc Cucurella, Enzo Fernandez

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Marc Cucurella broke the silence on his move from Chelsea to Real Madrid, providing a wide-ranging interview with El Mundo from the Spain national team camp in America during the 2026 World Cup group stage. Cucurella said he was happy at Chelsea, and that he's grateful for his time there. However, he believed that now is the time for a new chapter, and a new challenge in his … [Read more...] about Chelsea Transfer Talk: Marc Cucurella, Enzo Fernandez