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🗣Shakhtar Donetsk director of football Darijo Srna confirms that Mudryk wanted to join Arsenal over Chelsea:

"Misha talked to Arteta. I talked to the Chelsea coach. And, probably, at that moment he liked Arteta more."

"But it's the club who decides whether to sell a player or not. We told him the club had found common groun with Chelsea."

🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Cole Palmer is set to withdraw from Thomas Tuchel’s England squad due to load management.

Cole Palmer is withdrawing from the England squad with what is described as a “small injury”

Palmer played the full 90 minutes in Chelsea’s last four Premier League games and 83 minutes against Fulham.

🔗 David Ornstein - The Athletic

🗣John Terry:

"You can have the best set piece coach in the world but you have to have players who are willing to go and head the ball, put your head in places where people are scared to put their feet, and be really dominant."

“We have been disappointing from corners, set plays, and throw-ins."

“I like man for man, I don’t like this zonal marking. Our smallest men are picking up their biggest players. There’s no responsibility in players."

“I prefer our biggest and best headers competing at the back post, winning those headers and dominating the penalty box. It’s a big thing for us. This is something we need to get better at."

🎙Xabi Alonso's Full Pre-Brentford Press Conference:

🔹Xabi Alonso Chelsea ownership transition: "I think it is an important day for the club when there is an important change in the structure of the club. I want to thank for the former owners for what they have done. I know they have played an important role. It is good that Behdad is now in full control. I have a good relationship with Behdad. He spoke to convince me [to join]. We move on together. That's why we are here, to get into that position, knowing that the competition that we have but for sure the ambition of the club, the potential of the club, the players, where we are. We know where we want to be. Everything takes time."

🔹Xabi Alonso on Joao Pedro injury: "In terms of injuries and the squad, we are having the last training session today. Nobody is ruled out for Friday. We will wait until tomorrow to make the final decision. There is also a possibility that Palestra and Henderson could feature tomorrow."

🔹Xabi Alonso on if Moises Caicedo is fit: "He's getting closer and tomorrow we will make the final decision."

🔹 Xabi Alonso on if Reece James will feature: "No, it was just a decision for Tuesday. Tomorrow, we will decide."

🔹Xabi Alonso on defensive improvement: "The defence is the whole team. It's not just the back four or back five. It's about the team; how we compete and adapt to different moments. When we take the lead, when we are drawing, we need the same mentality. It's about being able to adapt. For sure, we have had four-five weeks since we started the season, this will be the seventh game in this block and it's important one because it's before the international break."

🔹 Xabi Alonso on if Joao Pedro was disappointed not to be in Brazil squad after missing World Cup: "No, he has moved on from the summer, the World Cup, he has a great desire to have a great season. The summer is far away now."

🔹Xabi Alonso on Moises Caicedo significance: "Moi is one of the top midfielders in the wo

🚨 Behdad Eghbali and José E. Feliciano, co-founders of Clearlake Capital:

“Todd has been an important partner throughout our ownership of Chelsea, and we thank him for his time and contribution as Chairman. He will always be a part of the Chelsea story and family. Clearlake has served as Chelsea’s majority owner since 2022, and as we move to full control our focus is to continue investing in the Club’s infrastructure, sporting performance, player development and delivering long-term success for Chelsea and the Club’s supporters.”

🚨 Todd Boehly on leaving : “It has been an honour to serve as Chairman of Chelsea Football Club. I would like to thank the many who helped secure a bright future for the Club, including the English Premier League, the coaches and players, the talented leadership and staff at Chelsea, and the legions of dedicated fans. I have valued my partnership with Clearlake and the wider ownership group, and the collective decisions and investment we have made to support the immediate and long-term success of the Club. I am confident that Chelsea is well positioned for continued success under Clearlake’s leadership.”

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OFFICIAL: The 2026/27 Chelsea third kit.

Built for those who dare to stand apart.

Introducing the Chelsea 26/27 Third Kit. Inspired by 1993. Powered by Aerofit to keep athletes cool when it matters most.

A symbol of Chelsea’s fearless identity and willingness to break from convention.

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