Chelsea

Chelsea Lose Key Sporting Director As Laurence Stewart Departs By Mutual Consent

Chelsea are set to part ways with co-sporting director Laurence Stewart by mutual consent, with the club viewing the decision as part of a natural evolution of its football leadership structure.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 7 Oct 2026

Chelsea co-sporting director Laurence Stewart set to leave: What is his legacy at the club?

Laurence Stewart is set to leave Chelsea after three years at the club. Here is how his role helped shape the Blues' recruitment and sporting strategy.

By Collins Godfrey · 7 Oct 2026

Conte Eyes Fallen Giant As He Searches For Next Big Challenge

Antonio Conte is reportedly looking for a new challenge that would allow him to restore a club to its former glory, with the experienced Italian coach attracted by the prospect of rebuilding a fallen giant.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 5 Oct 2026

Olivier Giroud Hints at Possible Retirement After Current Season

Olivier Giroud says he is likely to retire at the end of the season after an illustrious career featuring 13 trophies and 480 goal contributions.

By David Ale · 29 Sept 2026

Serie A

Cesc Fàbregas Has Special Clause for Barcelona, Chelsea & Arsenal

Cesc Fàbregas reportedly has a special clause at Como that could allow Barcelona, Chelsea or Arsenal to appoint him for a symbolic fee.

By David Ale · 29 Sept 2026

Raheem Sterling Open to Ligue 1 Move as Free-Agent Future Takes Shape

Raheem Sterling could be heading for Ligue 1, with the former Manchester City and Chelsea winger reportedly open to a move to France.

By David Ale · 28 Sept 2026

Frank Leboeuf Suggests Estevão May Have to Leave Chelsea

Frank Leboeuf has suggested that Estevão could leave Chelsea if Xabi Alonso cannot find a regular role for the talented Brazilian winger.

By David Ale · 28 Sept 2026

African Football

Édouard Mendy: Winning AFCON With Senegal Was “10 Times Better” Than Chelsea’s Champions League Triumph

Édouard Mendy has revealed that winning AFCON with Senegal meant more to him than lifting the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021.

By David Ale · 23 Sept 2026

Estêvão Responds to Xabi Alonso Questions as Chelsea Star Keeps Focus on His Football

Estêvão has broken his silence on his situation with Xabi Alonso at Chelsea, revealing that his focus is on working hard and taking his chances.

By David Ale · 22 Sept 2026

Colwill expects Chelsea to be better after international break

Chelsea's strong start to the season fizzled out before the international break, but Levi Colwill is confident they can improve after it.

By Collins Godfrey · 21 Sept 2026

Barcelona and Liverpool Monitoring Chelsea’s Estêvão Amid Uncertainty

Barcelona and Liverpool are monitoring Chelsea winger Estêvão Willian, with the Brazilian’s limited playing time under Xabi Alonso attracting attention.

By Michael Umeweni · 21 Sept 2026

Clearlake Takes Full Control of Chelsea

Clearlake Capital has taken full control of Chelsea, with Todd Boehly, Mark Walter and Jonathan Goldstein leaving the board as the club maintains its existing strategy.

By Michael Umeweni · 17 Sept 2026

International Football

João Pedro Withdraws From Brazil Squad With Injury

Chelsea forward João Pedro has withdrawn from Brazil’s squad through injury, with Fluminense midfielder Martinelli called up as his replacement.

By Michael Umeweni · 16 Sept 2026

Raheem Sterling Pleads Guilty To Dangerous Driving Charges After Lamborghini Crash

Raheem Sterling has pleaded guilty to three offences after a serious driving incident involving his Lamborghini on roads in southern England.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 16 Sept 2026

Morgan Rogers, João Pedro and Cole Palmer Are Lighting Up Chelsea

Chelsea’s attacking trio of Morgan Rogers, João Pedro and Cole Palmer have already combined for 14 goal contributions.

By David Ale · 14 Sept 2026

Chelsea’s Defensive Crisis Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore

Chelsea’s attack is firing, but their defence continues to let them down as the Blues endure a historic clean-sheet drought.

By David Ale · 13 Sept 2026

Belloumi Double Rocks Chelsea As Hull Seize Control Before The Break

Hull City have produced a stunning first-half performance against Chelsea, taking a 2–1 lead into the break at Stamford Bridge and leaving the Blues with plenty of questions to answer after an unexpectedly difficult opening 45 minutes.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 12 Sept 2026

Rogers Accuses Palmer Of “Stealing” The MOTM Award After Chelsea Thriller

Morgan Rogers jokingly questioned Cole Palmer’s Man of the Match award after Chelsea’s dramatic 6–3 victory over Leeds United, insisting his four assists deserved greater recognition.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 10 Sept 2026

Enzo Fernández ‘Happy’ At Manchester City After Flying Start Following £125m Move

Enzo Fernández has made it clear that he is delighted with life at Manchester City after completing his blockbuster move from Chelsea.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 9 Sept 2026

'It's a long, long ride' – Alonso not disheartened by defeat to Arsenal

Xabi Alonso tasted defeat for the first time at Chelsea after Sunday's loss to Arsenal, but the Spaniard remained focused on the future.

By Collins Godfrey · 7 Sept 2026

Ødegaard Fires Arsenal To 2–1 Victory Over Chelsea

Martin Ødegaard delivered the decisive moment as Arsenal came from behind to secure a 2–1 victory over Chelsea in an absorbing London derby at the Emirates Stadium.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 6 Sept 2026

Analysis

Chelsea Are a Bigger Club Than Manchester City. And It Isn’t Even Close.

Manchester City may have excelled more recently, but Chelsea have something money, trophies and dominance cannot manufacture: history. From European glory to iconic generations, here’s why the Blues remain the bigger club.

By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 3 Sept 2026

Why Are Chelsea Signing Honest Ahanor Now If He Won’t Join Until 2027?

Chelsea has agreed a deal to sign Italian international Honest Ahanor from Serie A side Atalanta, with the defender officially joining in 2027

By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 1 Sept 2026

Aston Villa Reach Agreement to Sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea

Aston Villa have reached a total agreement to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a £65m deal, with Fabrice Hawkins reporting that the transfer is now in place.

By David Ale · 26 Aug 2026

Nottingham Forest Sign Liam Delap From Chelsea in Club-Record £45m Deal

Nottingham Forest have completed the £45m signing of Liam Delap from Chelsea, making the 23-year-old striker the club’s record signing after Oliver Glasner pushed for his arrival.

By David Ale · 25 Aug 2026

Nicolas Jackson Remains Aston Villa’s Priority Target as Talks Begin

Aston Villa have made Nicolas Jackson their priority striker target, with club-to-club talks now underway. The Chelsea forward is open to joining Villa, while a move for Jean-Philippe Mateta remains on hold.

By David Ale · 25 Aug 2026

Alonso seeks clarity on Fernandez's Chelsea future

Enzo Fernandez came off the bench in Chelsea's Premier League win over Fulham, but the midfielder could still leave the club this summer.

By Collins Godfrey · 25 Aug 2026

Premier League Matchday 1 Review: A Weekend Full of Surprises

The Premier League is back, and Matchday 1 delivered plenty of drama. From shock results and late winners to impressive individual performances, the opening weekend has set the tone for an exciting 2026/27 campaign.

By David Ale · 25 Aug 2026

Deivid Washington Joins Strasbourg in €10m Chelsea Exit

Chelsea striker Deivid Washington has completed his move to Strasbourg for €10m plus performance-based bonuses, with the Blues retaining a buy-back clause in the deal.

By David Ale · 21 Aug 2026

James admits Chelsea will have Premier League 'rust' following World Cup

Chelsea's first Premier League game under Xabi Alonso is quickly approaching, but Reece James knows they will need time to get things right.

By Collins Godfrey · 18 Aug 2026

Analysis

What if the BlueCo Model is the Ultimate Future of Football?

Chelsea have become exceptionally good at creating resale value, and have accumulated one of the most valuable player portfolios in world football.

By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 18 Aug 2026

Friendlies

João Pedro Ends Chelsea Pre-Season With 8 Goals

João Pedro scored eight goals in seven pre-season appearances for Chelsea, including behind-closed-doors matches, ahead of the new Premier League season

By Michael Umeweni · 15 Aug 2026

Como Make Initial Approach For Liam Delap As Chelsea Consider Striker’s Future

Como have reportedly made an initial approach for Chelsea striker Liam Delap as the Italian club explore the possibility of bringing the England international to Serie A.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 14 Aug 2026

Napoli Agree Deal to Sign Benoît Badiashile from Chelsea

Napoli have reached a verbal agreement with Chelsea to sign Benoît Badiashile on loan, with a €27m buy option included.

By David Ale · 13 Aug 2026

Biography

Pep Chavarría: The Boy from Figueres Who Took the Long Road to Chelsea

Pep Chavarría did not grow up as football's next big thing. He had to become it.

By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 12 Aug 2026

Arsenal Put £78m Price Tag on Martin Zubimendi

Arsenal are reportedly demanding £78m for Martin Zubimendi amid interest from Real Madrid and Chelsea after just one season in north London

By Michael Umeweni · 11 Aug 2026

Lukaku To Fenerbahçe? Belgian Striker Agrees Personal Terms With Turkish Club

Fenerbahçe have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of Romelu Lukaku by submitting a €6 million offer for the Belgian striker, with the forward said to have agreed personal terms with the Turkish giants.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 10 Aug 2026

Xabi Alonso Reveals His Chelsea Tactical Plan

Xabi Alonso says Chelsea will be flexible in their tactics and game plans as he looks to build a more unpredictable team.

By Michael Umeweni · 10 Aug 2026

Chalobah seals Como switch from Chelsea

After 19 years at Chelsea, Trevoh Chalobah has decided to leave Stamford Bridge and sign for Como ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

By Collins Godfrey · 10 Aug 2026

Fabregas Welcomes Trevoh Chalobah to Como

Trevoh Chalobah has officially joined Como from Chelsea on a five-year contract in a reported €30m deal plus potential add-ons.

By Michael Umeweni · 10 Aug 2026

Sports Corner

Johor Darul Ta'zim 3-3 Chelsea: Alonso's side snatch last-gasp draw

Chelsea rounded out their pre-season tour of Asia with a 3-3 draw against Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta'zim on Sunday.

By Collins Godfrey · 9 Aug 2026

Filip Jørgensen Set to Join Strasbourg on Loan From Chelsea

Filip Jørgensen is set to join RC Strasbourg on loan from Chelsea after the Blues gave the green light and all documents were completed.

By David Ale · 9 Aug 2026

Sports Corner

Lavia needed to overcome 'mental block', claims Alonso

Romeo Lavia has endured an injury-hit spell at Chelsea, and Xabi Alonso wants to see the midfielder regularly complete 90 minutes.

By Collins Godfrey · 9 Aug 2026

Sports Corner

Chelsea can do 'great things' under Alonso, says Sanchez

Chelsea are looking to put a poor 2025-26 season firmly behind them, with Robert Sanchez looking forward to what they can achieve.

By Collins Godfrey · 9 Aug 2026

‘Security’—Xabi Alonso Gives Telling Update on Chelsea’s Elite Goalkeeper Pursuit

The Blues have been linked with a move for a world-class goalkeeper for years now.

By Collins Godfrey · 9 Aug 2026

International Football

João Pedro Shines With Brace Against AC Milan in Pre-Season Friendly

João Pedro impressed in pre-season with a brace against AC Milan, giving fans plenty of reason to be excited about the Brazilian ahead of the new campaign.

By David Ale · 8 Aug 2026