Chelsea fc 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 the Blues' number one reportedly struggling for form. (Source: AS)
Match Reports
- Chelsea drew 1-1 with Brighton & Hove Albion in their final pre-season friendly, with Tammy Abraham scoring the Blues' goal. (Source: BBC Sport)
- The Blues won 2-0 against Reading in their opening friendly of the summer, with Christian Pulisic and Olivier Giroud scoring the goals. (Source: Chelsea FC)
Manager News
- Frank Lampard has confirmed that he will not be making any major changes to his Chelsea squad this summer, despite the Blues' disappointing finish to the 2019-20 season. (Source: The Guardian)
- Lampard has also praised the club's transfer business, saying that the signings of Chilwell and Ziyech will "strengthen" the team. (Source: Sky Sports)
Other News
- Chelsea have announced that they will be hosting a friendly match against Paris Saint-Germain at Stamford Bridge on August 7. (Source: Chelsea FC)
- The Blues have also launched a new away kit for the 2020-21 season, with the design featuring a bold blue and white stripe. (Source: Chelsea FC)
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