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At the age of 14, Fofana left his family home in the impoverished third arrondissement of Marseille to join Saint-Etienne’s academy, a four-hour drive away.Fofana was a talented and determined defender at the academyIn a quiet corner of Chelsea’s Cobham headquarters, Wesley Fofana reflects on a challenging period in his early years, which threatened to

Though discussions were held with the former Bayern Munich boss, he was not the preferred candidate and never considered the favorite for the job.Senior figures at Chelsea were not convinced that Nagelsmann was the right man for the jobChelsea Football Club has ruled out Julian Nagelsmann as their next permanent manager. Though discussions were held

Data analysis experts Carteret Analytics recently conducted a study to determine the best option for both clubs, and concluded that Mauricio Pochettino would be the ideal candidate.Carteret Analytics produced a bespoke reportTwo of London’s biggest football clubs, Chelsea and Tottenham, are currently searching for a new long-term manager. Data analysis experts Carteret Analytics recently conducted

Lampard is no stranger to Chelsea, having enjoyed an illustrious playing career with the Blues, winning the Premier League on three occasions and the UEFA Champions League in Munich.Frank managed the club for 84 gamesFrank Lampard has been appointed as the interim manager of Chelsea Football Club for the remainder of the season. Lampard is

Although Wesley Fofana’s powerful header was the first time Chelsea had scored at home since January 15 and only the second goal across seven games in all competitions, the result was still a welcome relief for Chelsea manager Graham Potter.The victory only papered over the cracks of the performanceChelsea secured a 1-0 victory over Leeds

Chelsea’s attempt at circumventing FFP rules by amortizing the value of contracts over eight years has inherent risks to player performance, yet there are clear benefits.The FFP books show Chelsea spending a lot less money due to these more extended contractTodd Boehly’s rejuvenation of Chelsea’s playing squad has been entertaining for fans of the club

The spoils were eventually shared after a stoppage-time goal from Harry Kane drew Spurs level for the second time on the day.Most of the attention was on what was happening on the sidelines between Tuchel and Antonio ConteSunday’s London derby between Chelsea and Tottenham really was a wild game of two halves, with Thomas Tuchel’s

The Chelsea wing-back was not included in the squad for a visit to Goodison Park amid talk regarding his future.Alonso has long been linked with a summer switch to BarcelonaThomas Tuchel admitted that Marcos Alonso has expressed a desire to pursue a move to Barcelona following the 1-0 win against Everton. The Chelsea wing-back was

The central defender signed for Barcelona last week after being pursued by several teams, most of all Premier League side Chelsea.Kounde admitted that Chelsea was a genuine optionJules Kounde has said that he chose Barcelona over Chelsea because of the ambitious project that they have in place at the Camp Nou, where he is one

Chelsea’s first offer for Jules Kounde – 50 million euros, plus five million euros in variables – was rejected by the Andalusian club’s directors.Sevilla are putting a bit of pressure on ChelseaSevilla want to resolve this week the most important deal this summer and the biggest sale in their long history. Chelsea’s first offer for

Although Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga recently told reporters that the team’s goal is to push for more titles, there are still question marks surrounding the club.Reports out of England suggest 225 million euros has been made available to manager Thomas Tuchel for as many as six signingsChelsea were shrouded in uncertainty following the departure of

The four footballing superpowers are ready to offer the 29-year-old a lucrative contract after extension negotiations ground to a halt due to sanctions on Roman Abramovich and ongoing talks to sell the club.Rudiger was close to signing a renewalUncertainty around Chelsea’s ownership could lead to Antonio Rudiger joining fierce rivals Manchester United or another major

Abraham saw his playing time greatly diminished after Tuchel’s arrival in the last term. His minutes are set to be reduced even further by Romelu Lukaku’s impending arrival from Inter.There are reports that Abraham could be set for a move to RomaChelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has admitted Tammy Abraham is “not happy” over a lack

“I have 100 per cent confidence in the referee both in UEFA and in the competition,” Tuchel said during a pre-match press conference.Tuchel is confident that the referee will try to whistle the best match possibleChelsea coach Thomas Tuchel has made it clear that he does not believe his side will receive favourable help from

XChelsea FC star Christian Pulisic scored a flawless goal against Crystal Palace