Chelsea fc news today 12th july 2019

Here are some Chelsea FC news updates from July 12th, 2019:

Transfer News

• Chelsea have completed the signing of Mateo Kovačić from Real Madrid on a permanent deal, reportedly worth £40 million. (Source: BBC Sport)
• The Blues are also close to signing Lille midfielder Nicolas Pépé, with a deal worth £70 million reportedly agreed. (Source: The Guardian)

Pre-Season Friendlies

• Chelsea will face Barcelona in a pre-season friendly at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on August 10th. (Source: Chelsea FC Official Website)
• The Blues will also play a friendly against Red Bull Salzburg on July 22nd in Austria. (Source: Sky Sports)

Injury Update

• Chelsea defender Antonio Rüdiger is expected to be out for several weeks after undergoing surgery on a knee injury. (Source: The Telegraph)

Manager's Comments

• Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has praised the club's transfer business so far, saying: "I'm very pleased with the work we've done. We've brought in some top players." (Source: Chelsea FC Official Website)

Other News

• Chelsea have announced that they will be playing a friendly match against St. Louis City SC, a new Major League Soccer team, in July 2020. (Source: Chelsea FC Official Website)

Please note that these news updates are from July 12th, 2019, and may not be current or accurate today.