Chelsea current transfer news 2018
Here are some of the most significant Chelsea transfer news stories from 2018:
Summer Transfer Window (July-August 2018)
- Alvaro Morata to Chelsea: Chelsea signed Spanish striker Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid for a reported fee of £60 million.
- Jorginho to Chelsea: Chelsea signed Italian midfielder Jorginho from Napoli for a reported fee of £57 million.
- Maurizio Sarri to Chelsea: Chelsea appointed Italian manager Maurizio Sarri as their new head coach, replacing Antonio Conte.
- Kepa Arrizabalaga to Chelsea: Chelsea signed Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Bilbao for a world-record fee of £72.1 million.
- Mateo Kovacic to Chelsea: Chelsea signed Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid on a season-long loan deal.
Winter Transfer Window (January 2019)
- Cristian Pulisic to Chelsea: Chelsea signed American winger Cristian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund for a reported fee of £58 million.
- Gregory van der Wiel to Chelsea: Chelsea signed Dutch right-back Gregory van der Wiel on a free transfer from Al Jazira.
- Roberto to Chelsea: Chelsea signed Portuguese goalkeeper Roberto on a free transfer from Olympiakos.
Other Transfer News
- Antonio Rudiger to Chelsea: Chelsea signed German defender Antonio Rudiger from Roma for a reported fee of £29 million in 2017, but he was still a key player for the club in 2018.
- Willian to Barcelona: There were reports of a potential transfer to Barcelona for Brazilian winger Willian, but he ultimately remained at Chelsea.
- Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid: Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois left Chelsea to join Real Madrid in the summer of 2018, reportedly due to a desire to be closer to his family.
These are just some of the most significant transfer news stories involving Chelsea in 2018. Let me know if you'd like more information!