Chelsea transfer news 2018
Here are some of the major transfer news and rumors surrounding Chelsea FC in 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 Pereyra to Chelsea: Chelsea signed Argentine midfielder Roberto Pereyra from Watford on a permanent deal.
Rumored Transfers
- Eden Hazard to Real Madrid: There were numerous rumors linking Chelsea's star player Eden Hazard to a move to Real Madrid, but no deal was completed.
- Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid: Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was linked to a move to Real Madrid, but ultimately joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2018.
- Alex Sandro to Chelsea: Chelsea were reportedly interested in signing Brazilian left-back Alex Sandro from Juventus, but no deal was completed.
Outgoings
- Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid: German defender Antonio Rudiger was linked to a move to Real Madrid, but ultimately stayed at Chelsea.
- Willian to Barcelona: Brazilian winger Willian was linked to a move to Barcelona, but ultimately stayed at Chelsea.
- Olivier Giroud to Inter Milan: French striker Olivier Giroud was linked to a move to Inter Milan, but ultimately stayed at Chelsea.
Note: The transfer window is a dynamic and constantly changing environment, and this list may not be exhaustive or up-to-date.