Chelsea have completed the signing of USA defender Naomi Girma for a women’s world record fee. The 24-year-old has signed a contract until summer 2029 after the Women’s Super League (WSL) leaders this week agreed to pay San Diego Wave about £900,000. The fee exceeds the previous record of £685,000, when Bay FC signed Racheal…
Chelsea have signed Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho on loan until the end of the season. The deal includes an obligation for Chelsea to sign the England international, 24, for between £20-25m next summer. Sancho joined United in a £73m deal from German club Borussia Dortmund in July 2021 but has had a difficult time…
English Premier League side Manchester United have held talks over a deal to sign Raheem Sterling from Chelsea. The 29-year-old forward has been training away from the first-team squad after being told by Blues manager Enzo Maresca he will struggle for minutes at the club. While it is being stressed there is no guarantee of…
Romelu Lukaku is on the verge of completing a permanent transfer to Napoli from Chelsea, with the Italian club agreeing to pay a fee of around £30 million. The deal, which includes a sell-on clause, is expected to be finalized soon. Lukaku’s move to Napoli is seen as a reunion with manager Antonio Conte, under…
Chelsea earned their first win under new manager Enzo Maresca with a 2-0 victory over Servette in the Conference League play-off first leg. Christopher Nkunku scored a penalty in the second half, followed by a late goal from substitute Noni Madueke, securing a two-goal advantage for the Blues. The much-changed Chelsea side struggled to open…
Raheem Sterling has been left out of Chelsea’s squad for the Europa Conference League play-off against Servette, marking his second consecutive absence from a matchday squad. He was also omitted from Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Manchester City. Sterling’s representatives have asked for some clarity on his future at Chelsea, which has been thrown into…
English Premier League side Chelsea have agreed to a fee in principle with Atletico Madrid for the transfer of 24-year-old forward Joao Felix. The Portugal international will return to Stamford Bridge on a six-year deal with an option for a further season, subject to a medical. As part of the deal, England midfielder Conor Gallagher…
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has apologized to his French teammates, including Wesley Fofana, after being accused of “uninhibited racism” for a video posted on his social media account. The video featured a song sung by Argentina players, including Fernandez, that included a chant deemed “racist and discriminatory” by the French Football Federation. Fernandez, who is…
Scottish side Celtic on Saturday hammered Premier League side Chelsea 4-1 in their pre-season friendly at Notre Dame Stadium in Indiana. The Scottish Premiership champions took the lead with Matt O’Riley’s calm finish from Greg Taylor’s pass, before O’Riley turned provider for Kyogo Furuhashi to double their advantage before half-time. Chelsea had more possession and…
Former Chelsea coach Emma Hayes began his spell as United States manager with a dominant 4-0 victory over South Korea in a friendly. Two goals each from Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson and Gotham FC defender Tierna Davidson secured the win as the four-time Olympic champions build-up to the Paris Games this summer. Swanson…
