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Xabi Alonso is delighted to have Caicedo available for selection having played just 14 minutes for #CFC this season. Four other key players are also in line to face Bournemouth after recovering from their issues during the international break. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/767...
Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo ready to play Bournemouth after injury layoff, says Xabi Alonso (Gift Article)
Caicedo has played just 14 minutes for Chelsea so far this term due to a calf problem.
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Seven points from five PL games makes it an underwhelming start for Xabi Alonso as #CFC manager. So what needs fixing? I discuss here (free to read): www.nytimes.com/athletic/761...
What does Xabi Alonso need to fix at Chelsea? (Gift Article)
From a leaky defence to a thin midfield and an over-reliance on the front three, here's what needs to change after this international break
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The big read on Todd Boehly’s time at Chelsea, with @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social. 👇 🔓 (free to read) www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
The story of Todd Boehly at Chelsea: Wanting Ronaldo, his bold predictions and a trophy parade with Trump (Gift Article)
The billionaire became a consortium frontman, then interim sporting director, then minority partner, and finally an investor looking to sell
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#CFC will face Liverpool away in the Fourth Round of the Carabao Cup. Tie will be played week commencing October 26.
On the whistle piece from #CFC ’s 2-2 draw with Hull City. I focused on why this is more evidence they are not ready to challenge for the title, the inability to control games costing them & Rogers continuing his impressive start: www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
Joao Pedro rescues point but why do Chelsea keep losing control? Can they really challenge for the title? (Gift Article)
Takeaways from Stamford Bridge after Xabi Alonso's side rescue a draw against promoted club Hull City
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Mark Walter expects to make a profit when he sells his 12.8% stake in #CFC to Clearlake. Todd Boehly also expected to sell his 12.8% share soon. Follows @bloomberg.com 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
Mark Walter expects to make profit in sale of Chelsea minority stake (Gift Article)
Walter is in talks to sell his 12.8 per cent stake in Chelsea to majority owner Clearlake Capital.
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𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗕𝗛𝗔𝗠! 🚨 @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social & Sam Parkin looking back on a quiet, uneventful evening of Carabao at Stamford Bridge… Plus, a look ahead to the visit of Hull City in the Premier League on Saturday! #CFC youtu.be/nvMu2iMoFcI?...
Nine goal thriller! Chelsea fight back against Leeds
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#CFC’s exciting Carabao Cup comeback v Leeds was vital/good for a number of reasons. But there is an overreliance on a select group of players. Fringe members need to do more & early season minutes makes worrying reading for 3 of the wingers. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
Chelsea thrill in Leeds comeback, but are they too reliant on Xabi Alonso’s A team?
Chelsea's season is not even a month old, and yet you can already see a pecking order beginning to develop at Stamford Bridge
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Xabi Alonso confirms Kendry Paez isn’t in his thinking for a team role, while Moises Caicedo is back in training after a calf problem. Satpaev is also getting treatment at #CFC due to hamstring injury picked up on loan at Burnley last week 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/757...
Kendry Paez not in Chelsea’s first-team plans, confirms Xabi Alonso (Gift Article)
The 19-year-old attacking midfielder is back at Chelsea after a loan with River Plate was cut short.
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Been lots of chat about Estevao Willian’s role at #CFC & whether he is unsettled already under Xabi Alonso. Chelsea’s new manager is backing him to have a big role this season despite playing him for just 16 mins (plus added time) in PL so far. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/757...
Xabi Alonso insists Estevao Willian has big role to play at Chelsea (Gift Article)
The 19-year-old Brazil international has played just 16 minutes in the Premier League so far this season.
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Now that he has gone, how will Enzo Fernandez’s #CFC career be remembered? A success? A disappointment? Somewhere in between? He seemed to divide opinion among fans throughout. @liamtwomey.bsky.social and me discuss his time at the club here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
What is Enzo Fernandez’s legacy at Chelsea? (Gift Article)
Our Chelsea correspondents Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey had a conversation to pick through the good and the bad of Fernandez at Chelsea
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It’s been some summer window at #CFC. A club record buy & sale, a lot of unwanted players out & a squad rebuild. Also extraordinary late drama with Lamine Camara. Optimism the best is to come. A (free) read on the twists & turns with @liamtwomey.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...
Inside Chelsea’s transfer window: Signing Arsenal target Rogers, Fernandez’s exit and the Camara drama (Gift Article)
Chelsea broke a record by paying £117m for Morgan Rogers and tied another by receiving £125m for Enzo Fernandez
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An explainer from @theathleticfc.bsky.social on the Honest Ahanor deal. #CFC agreed a £40m deal with Atalanta last week but he is being loaned out to #CPFC first before officially completing the move next year. www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...
Honest Ahanor’s Crystal Palace loan: Isn’t he joining Chelsea from Atalanta? What are the rules? (Gift Article)
Teenage defender is being borrowed from his Serie A side for this season, then goes to Stamford Bridge as a permanent signing next summer
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#CFC have reached a verbal agreement with Como to send keeper Robert Sanchez there on loan. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...
Chelsea reach verbal agreement with Como for Robert Sanchez loan (Gift Article)
Chelsea have been looking to find Sanchez a new club since deciding to sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa.
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Sure there are bound to be some bumps along the road but #CFC fans want to watch Chelsea games not endure them as they have done in recent years. Alonso is already more popular than any hire in current era. My column here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...
Xabi Alonso is giving Chelsea fans football they want to watch – for better and worse (Gift Article)
Only a few games into the Spaniard's reign, we are seeing an exciting style of play - even if it comes with less possession
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Now Emi Martinez is confirmed at #CFC , a reminder of what it means for Mike Penders/Rob Sanchez: www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...
Emiliano Martinez’s Chelsea arrival may prove to be good news for rookie Mike Penders (Gift Article)
Chelsea have high hopes for the young Belgian keeper, and the arrival of the experienced Martinez shouldn't block his pathway for long
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As already detailed in the DealSheet this month, #CFC are working on another loan for Kendry Paez after ending his spell at River Plate early: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Chelsea end Kendry Paez River Plate loan, will leave on loan before window closes (Gift Article)
Chelsea have ended Kendry Paez’s loan at River Plate early and are looking to loan him out to another club before Tuesday’s deadline.The 19-year-old, who officially joined Chelsea at 18 last summer af...
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#CFC are close to selling David Datro Fofana to Servette. Also loaned out Caleb Wiley to Preston. Two more players with no chance of being involved this season out the door: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Chelsea in advanced talks to sell Datro Fofana to Servette (Gift Article)
Chelsea are in advanced talks to sell striker David Datro Fofana to Swiss Super League side Servette FC.Datro Fofana has made just four appearances for Chelsea since joining from Molde for a fee in ex...
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Circle emerged as the leading contender for #CFC ’s FOS in May. But it took a long process to get to this point & while there is an option to extend, it is still not a long-term deal yet. Story here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...
Chelsea announce one-year front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with financial platform firm Circle
USDC, Circle's "stablecoin", will be on the front of the men's, women's and youth team shirts for the 2026-27 season.
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Mike Penders has waited 2 years to make his competitive debut for #CFC & the club agreed to sign a top keeper (Martinez) as he was warming up. What does it mean? Not much has actually changed for him but it is a different story for Rob Sanchez. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...
Emiliano Martinez’s Chelsea arrival may prove to be good news for rookie Mike Penders (Gift Article)
Chelsea have high hopes for the young Belgian keeper, and the arrival of the experienced Martinez shouldn't block his pathway for long
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𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗢𝗗! 🚨 @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social & @liamtwomey.bsky.social with the post-Fulham prognosis... 🥶 He's SO back 👏 Alonso era begins with a win 👌 Debutants impress 🧤 Sanchez causes concern 🎩 Luton in the Carabao #CFC youtu.be/tAOtN1Wmnk4
Palmer's back - but is Sanchez a liability?
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Should #CFC beat Luton Town on Thursday night, they will face Leeds United at home in the Carabao Cup Third Round. Tie to be played w/c Sep 7 or w/c Sep 14.
Not just a #CFC game making news tonight. #NFFC very keen on striker Liam Delap - but Chelsea want a permanent sale rather than a loan. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...
Nottingham Forest in advanced talks with Chelsea to sign striker Liam Delap
The west London club value the striker at around £50million ($68.19m) and prefer a permanent deal.
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A big three points to start the season 🥶 @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @liamtwomey.bsky.social & @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social will be talking about it on tomorrow's pod! Let's get your main takeaways and any questions from the 3-2 win at Fulham 💬 #CFC
Reported in May that #CFC and Shumaira Mheuka were going to have talks over a new deal. A long-term contract has now been agreed and signed. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Mheuka signs new long-term Chelsea contract (Gift Article)
Chelsea striker Shumaira Mheuka has signed a new long-term contract committing his future to the club.The Athletic reported back in May that the club and the 18-year-old forward were looking to agree ...
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Lots of topics covered in #CFC mailbag by @liamtwomey.bsky.social and me. We answered readers’ questions on stadium/fos, Boehly, Acheampong’s future, transfer strategy & a lot more. Free to read here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/753...
Chelsea mailbag: How will Alonso use James? What would Boehly leaving mean? Plus: transfers shift (Gift Article)
As Chelsea embark on a new era under Xabi Alonso, our reporters answer your questions
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Shakhtar Donetsk will play their home CL games at Stamford Bridge this season. Here’s an explainer on why #CFC’s ground was chosen and how it will work: www.nytimes.com/athletic/752...
How Shakhtar and Chelsea agreed for Ukrainian club to play Champions League games at Stamford Bridge
So Champions League football will be played at Stamford Bridge this season after all. Here's how it will all work...
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Palace are close to signing Chelsea defender Axel Disasi on loan. Should the move happen it would fill a gap at centre-back for Palace & add leadership Pierre Sage said was important to bring in But questions over how suited he will be to playing a high line #CPFC W/ @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
Crystal Palace close to loan deal for Chelsea’s Axel Disasi
Chelsea had hoped to sell Disasi permanently, while Palace have been actively seeking reinforcements at centre-back.
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As reported earlier this month, Joao Pedro has been rewarded for his form with a new deal at #CFC. Signed contract today. Commits future to 2032 with option for another two years. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
Joao Pedro signs new Chelsea contract until 2034 (Gift Article)
The Brazil international is set to be rewarded with extended terms on the seven-year deal he signed last summer
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𝗦𝗢𝗖 𝗢𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗕𝗘! 🚨 We have officially landed... @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social & @lukebosher.bsky.social with you in glorious technicolour 🎬 Rogers debut! Emotional Alonso! Enzo boos! And some cheers! Now what?! Watch & subscribe now 👇 youtu.be/RNpfsKjRtkY?...
Rogers stars on Chelsea debut + is Enzo still off?
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