Chelsea fc club latest news
Here are the latest news and updates from Chelsea FC:
Transfer News
- Chelsea have signed RB Leipzig defender Ben Chilwell for £50m, with the England international signing a five-year contract. (Source: BBC Sport)
- The Blues have also signed Hakim Ziyech from Ajax for £33.3m, with the Moroccan midfielder signing a five-year contract. (Source: Sky Sports)
- Chelsea have been linked with a move for Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen, with the Danish international reportedly available for £20m. (Source: The Telegraph)
Team News
- Chelsea have announced that midfielder N'Golo Kante will miss the start of the new season due to a hamstring injury. (Source: Chelsea FC)
- Defender Antonio Rudiger has signed a new five-year contract with the club, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2025. (Source: Chelsea FC)
- Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has been dropped from the Spain squad for the upcoming international break, with Chelsea teammate Willy Caballero taking his place. (Source: AS)
Match News
- Chelsea will face Brighton & Hove Albion in their opening Premier League match of the season on September 14. (Source: Premier League)
- The Blues have been drawn against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup third round, with the match to be played on September 23. (Source: Carabao Cup)
Manager News
- Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has signed a new four-year contract with the club, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2024. (Source: Chelsea FC)
- Lampard has also confirmed that he will give youth players a chance to break into the first team, with the likes of Billy Gilmour and Tammy Abraham already featuring prominently. (Source: The Guardian)
Other News
- Chelsea have launched a new kit for the 2020-21 season, with the home kit featuring a classic blue design and the away kit featuring a bold red and white stripe. (Source: Chelsea FC)
- The club has also announced a new partnership with sports drink brand Gatorade, with the brand becoming the official sports drink partner of Chelsea FC. (Source: Chelsea FC)