Chelsea news 2019
Here are some of the top Chelsea news stories from 2019:
January 2019
- Chelsea appoints Maurizio Sarri as their new manager, replacing Antonio Conte.
- The Blues sign Gonzalo Higuaín from Juventus on loan, with a option to buy, and bring in Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund for £58m.
February 2019
- Chelsea suffer a 6-0 defeat to Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round, their worst defeat in the competition since 1948.
- The club's owner, Roman Abramovich, is granted a six-month UK visa, allowing him to stay in the country and continue to run the club.
March 2019
- Chelsea are eliminated from the Champions League after a 4-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals.
- The club's midfielder, N'Golo Kanté, signs a new five-year contract, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2024.
April 2019
- Chelsea secure a 2-1 win over West Ham United in the Premier League, thanks to a late goal from Eden Hazard.
- The club's manager, Maurizio Sarri, is linked with a move to Juventus, with Massimiliano Allegri set to leave the Italian club.
May 2019
- Chelsea finish the Premier League season in third place, securing a Champions League spot for next season.
- The club's star player, Eden Hazard, announces that he will leave the club in the summer, with Real Madrid reportedly interested in signing him.
Summer 2019
- Chelsea appoint Frank Lampard as their new manager, replacing Maurizio Sarri.
- The club signs several new players, including Mateo Kovačić from Real Madrid, Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund, and Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace.
- Eden Hazard joins Real Madrid for a reported £89m, with Chelsea receiving a significant transfer fee.
Other notable stories
- Chelsea's women's team win the Women's Super League title, their first league title in the club's history.
- The club's academy graduate, Callum Hudson-Odoi, signs a new five-year contract, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2024.
- Chelsea's midfielder, Jorginho, wins the UEFA Europa League Player of the Season award, despite the club's elimination from the competition in the semifinals.
These are just a few of the top Chelsea news stories from 2019. It was a significant year for the club, with changes in management, new signings, and a number of notable performances on the pitch.