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OpinionChelsea coach praises Palmer as "world-class" ahead of new season
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has hailed midfielder Cole Palmer as a world-class talent and foresees a great season for the 24-year-old. Palmer, who netted 10 league goals last year, suffered injuries during the 2025/26 campaign and missed England’s 2026 World Cup squad. The Blues will open the Premier League season against Fulham, and Alonso says Palmer’s extended rest will help him return to peak fitness.
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TransfersMarc Guiu becomes Napoli’s new target after Jesus rejects
Napoli turned their attention to Chelsea forward Marc Guiu after Gabriel Jesus declined a move to Italy. Guiu, 20, has struggled for minutes at Chelsea and could be a cheap addition for the Italian club.
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TransfersChelsea’s Summer Transfer Surge: Alonso, Welbeck, and More
Chelsea’s 2024-25 summer window saw a focus on experienced Premier League players under new manager Xabi Alonso, with high-profile signings including Danny Welbeck, Jordan Henderson, and Morgan Rogers. The club also introduced a specialised character-check department and split training sessions to manage a large squad.
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Match reportChelsea vs Fulham: West London Derby Preview
Chelsea, under new manager Xabi Alonso, will face Fulham in the West London derby on Monday, 24 August at 8pm BST, with the match broadcast live on Sky Sports. The Blues have just signed Morgan Rogers for a British record £117 million and are looking to start the season strongly.
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Club newsChelsea FC Change Course with Alonso at the Helm
Chelsea FC, under new manager Xabi Alonso, aims to change its chaotic approach with experienced signings and a focus on discipline.
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TransfersChelsea FC Meet Enzo Fernandez Demand
Chelsea FC's asking price for Enzo Fernandez met by Manchester City, while the Blues' recent form has seen them lose two consecutive matches.
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Club newsChelsea FC Predicts Beautiful Season Ahead of New Era
Chelsea FC's Maxence Lacroix predicts a beautiful season ahead of the new era under Xabi Alonso's reign, with the team set to face Fulham in their Premier League opener.
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TransfersChelsea FC Transfer Update: Completed Deals So Far
Chelsea FC's transfer window update: completed deals, new signings, and the latest on the Blues' transfer activity.
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TransfersJoao Pedro signs Chelsea extension, takes No.9
Brazil striker Joao Pedro has extended his contract with Chelsea until 2034 and will wear the club’s No.9 jersey. The 24-year-old, who scored 20 goals in his debut season, will be Xabi Alonso’s first-choice striker as Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson are made available for transfer.
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TransfersChelsea Passes on Goretzka, Signs Henderson Instead
Chelsea declined an offer to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka, who became a free agent after his contract ended on 30 June 2026, and instead secured 36‑year‑old Jordan Henderson on a free transfer following his release from Brentford.
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TransfersXhaka Declines Chelsea Move, Stays with Sunderland
Granit Xhaka, 33, rejected a summer transfer to Chelsea, choosing to remain with Sunderland to pursue long‑term ambitions. The former Arsenal midfielder, who joined Sunderland from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, said he preferred a long‑term project over a short contract. Despite talks with new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso, Xhaka stayed, and the Blues later signed Jordan Henderson to add experience.
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TransfersPedro Neto's £100m valuation baffles Joe Cole
Chelsea FC's valuation of Pedro Neto sparks debate, with Joe Cole questioning the £100m price tag, as the team gears up for the new season, having scored 58 goals and conceded 52, with a goal difference of +6
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TransfersLiam Delap Transfer: Chelsea FC Set Price for Striker
Chelsea FC transfer news: Liam Delap's future uncertain as Leeds United join Nottingham Forest and Everton in pursuit of the young striker
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TransfersChelsea FC Defender Benoit Badiashile Signs with Napoli
Chelsea FC's Benoit Badiashile signs with Napoli, as the Blues look to improve their league standing, with 58 goals scored and 52 conceded so far
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TransfersChelsea FC Transfer News: Deivid Washington Joins Strasbourg
Chelsea FC transfer news: Deivid Washington joins Strasbourg, while Bournemouth sign Michele Di Gregorio on loan and Crvena zvezda sign Bamba Dieng as a free agent. Get the latest updates on Chelsea FC's transfer dealings.
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Club newsChelsea Faces Fulham as Premier League Opens
Chelsea will play Fulham on Monday, Aug. 24, in the Premier League opening weekend. The match, set for 3 p.m. (USA Network), marks the first clash between former Real Madrid managers Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa.
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Club newsShakhtar to Host Champions League at Stamford Bridge
Shakhtar Donetsk will play at least four Champions League group-stage home matches at Stamford Bridge during the 2026/27 season, despite Chelsea not qualifying. The Ukrainian club has been forced to relocate its European fixtures since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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Club newsChelsea's Satpayev to Burnley on Loan
Chelsea signed Kazakhstani forward Dastan Satpayev from Kairat Almaty this summer, and the 18-year-old has been loaned to Burnley for the 2026/27 season. The article profiles 14 Premier League wonderkids, including Chelsea’s new signing, and outlines their potential impact this campaign.
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OpinionChelsea Name Xabi Alonso as New Manager to Re-ignite Title Hopes
Chelsea have appointed former Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso as manager, aiming to turn the club into genuine title contenders. Alonso, who left Liverpool as a player in 2009, takes over after an eight-month spell at Real Madrid that ended in dismissal.
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TransfersChelsea FC Striker Liam Delap Faces Uncertain Future
Chelsea FC's Liam Delap faces an uncertain future as the club considers his departure, with interest from Nottingham Forest and Leeds, amidst a squad overhaul at Stamford Bridge
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TransfersChelsea FC Rejects Loan Offer for Mykhailo Mudryk from Leeds United
Chelsea FC rejects loan offer from Leeds United for Mykhailo Mudryk, with discussions ongoing, as the Blues look to offload the Ukraine international, who has not played a competitive game in over 18 months
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TransfersChelsea FC Defender Tosin Adarabioyo Linked with Marseille Move
Chelsea FC's Tosin Adarabioyo is nearing a transfer, with Marseille and Benfica showing interest in the defender, as Chelsea FC looks to rebuild after a busy summer, sitting 22 points behind leaders Arsenal
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TransfersChelsea FC Reject Initial Leeds Loan Offer for Mudryk
Chelsea FC reject Leeds United's loan bid for Mykhailo Mudryk, with the player keen on a Premier League move, as Chelsea aim to rebuild his match fitness after a 20-month ban
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TransfersChelsea FC Transfer News: Man City Target Roma Midfielder
Chelsea FC transfer news: Man City target Roma midfielder Manu Koné, while Aston Villa eye Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo.