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Done Deal: Chelsea complete Mamadou Sarr signing from Strasbourg

Done Deal: Chelsea complete Mamadou Sarr signing from Strasbourg

Chelsea have announced the £12 million signing of French defender Mamadou Sarr from ‘sister club’ Strasbourg, Afrosport reports. The 19-year-old, who is the son of former Senegal international Pape Sarr, has signed an eight-year deal until 2033 with the Blues. Sarr can represent Chelsea at this summer’s Club World Cup set to take place in the United States from 14 June to 13 July. Welcome to...

Cole palmer gets new jersey number at Chelsea

Cole palmer gets new jersey number at Chelsea

Cole Palmer will wear the number 10 shirt at Chelsea ahead of the 2025-26 season, Afrosport reports. Palmer, who joined the Blues from Manchester City in September 2023, has worn the No. 20 shirt in his two seasons at Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old gets the No. 10 shirt from Ukraine international Mykhailo Mudryk and follows in the footsteps of past Chelsea stars like Joe Cole, Eden...

Chelsea’s ‘fringe players’ causing selection headaches for coach Enzo Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says the fringe players in their “bloated” squad are giving him selection headaches following their recent performances. The Italian made significant changes to the Blues’ starting line up, handing starts to the likes of Christopher Nkunku, Joao Felix, Pedro Neto and Mykhailo Mudryk as they overcame League Two side Barrow 5-0 in the League Cup Third round on Tuesday. Nkunku scored a...

UEFA Conference League: Palmer, Fofana & Lavia out of Chelsea’s provisional squad

UEFA Conference League: Palmer, Fofana & Lavia out of Chelsea’s provisional squad

Premier League club Cheslea have decided to leave out trio of Cole Pamer, Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia from their 28-man provisional squad for the UEFA Conference League, the club announced on Thursday. With the new format league phase of the Conference League fast approaching, the Blues are looking at resting some of their key players from UEFA’s third-tier club tournament. The West London club qualified...

Premier League: Salah shines in Liverpool win; Chelsea held despite Jackson’s goal

Premier League: Salah shines in Liverpool win; Chelsea held despite Jackson’s goal

Liverpool put the proverbial icing on the cake on a very eventful Sunday in the Premier League as the Reds, led by Mohamed Salah's goal and two assists, ensured they beat Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford. The 32-year-old struck in the 56th minute to seal the victory for the Merseyside club, having earlier provided both of Luis Diaz's goals in the 25th and 42nd minutes....