March 2019 - Chelsea Wiretap

Chelsea Reject Bayern Bid For Callum Hudson-Odoi

Jun 29, 2019 1:32 PM

Chelsea have rejected another Bayern Munich bid for Callum Hudson-Odoi.

Bayern reportedly bid $28.5 million for the Chelsea winger.

Hudson-Odoi is currently recovering from an Achilles tear.

Ed Aarons/The Guardian

Tags: Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Transfer Rumor

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Chelsea Permanently Sign Mateo Kovacic From Real Madrid

Jun 27, 2019 1:46 PM

Chelsea have come to an agreement to permanently sign Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid.

The final transfer fee is just above $51 million.

The move comes before Chelsea's June 30th transfer ban.

Juan Ignacio García-Ochoa/Marca

Tags: Chelsea, Real Madrid, Official Transfer

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Chelsea Receive Permission From Derby To Interview Frank Lampard

Jun 25, 2019 11:03 AM

Chelsea has received permission from Derby to interview Frank Lampard.

Lampard is considered the favorite to become manager of Chelsea. Chelsea are ready to pay a £4 million compensation fee to Derby.

Lampard played for Chelsea for 13 seasons.

The appointment of Lampard appears to be a formality at this point.

David Hytner/The Guardian

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Chelsea Name Petr Cech As Technical And Performance Advisor

Jun 21, 2019 7:34 PM

Petr Cech returned to Chelsea as the club's technical and performance advisor.

Cech originally joined the club in 2004 and played for 11 seasons before moving to Arsenal.

Cech will "provide advice on all football and performance matters", as well as be responsible for building "strong links between our men's and academy teams" according to a Chelsea statement.

As.com

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Fernando Torres To Retire From Professional Football

Jun 21, 2019 11:47 AM

Fernando Torres announced his retirement from professional football on Twitter.

"I have something very important to announce. After 18 exciting years, the time has come to put an end to my football career. Next Sunday, the 23rd, at 10AM local time in Japan, I will have a press conference in Tokyo to explain all the details. See you there," said Torres.

Torres joined Sagan Tosu in Japan in 2018. He has yet to score in 11 matches this season. 

José Carlos Jurado/Marca

Tags: Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Liverpool, A.C. Milan, IQ

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Frank Lampard Interested In Chelsea Vacancy

Jun 17, 2019 5:10 PM

Frank Lampard expressed interest in the open Chelsea role after Maurizio Sarri left the position for Juventus.

Lampard has reportedly emerged as the favorite to replace Sarri.

Chelsea would have to give Derby compensation if they were to hire Lampard. 

“There is no change except that Chelsea no longer have a manager. Of course, we have made it very clear to everyone, but most importantly to Frank, that we want to retain Frank for the long-term, said Derby County chairman Mel Morris.

Dominic Fifield/The Guardian

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Maurizio Sarri Officially Leaves Chelsea For Juventus

Jun 16, 2019 2:04 PM

Maurizio Sarri has officially made his way to Juventus, according to a statement released by Chelsea.

"The two clubs have reached an agreement for the early termination of Sarri's contract with Chelsea FC which had two years left to run and is ending at his request," said a Chelsea statement.

Sarri said his homesickness was a reason for his desire to return to Serie A.

Sarri is the 10th Chelsea manager to leave the club before the end of their contract since Roman Abramovich took over the team i 2003. 

ESPN

Tags: Chelsea, Juventus, Signing

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Aston Villa Linked With Loan Move For Ethan Ampadu

Jun 15, 2019 1:49 PM

Ethan Ampadu has been linked with a loan move from Chelsea to Aston Villa.

The 18-year-old Ampadu is highly rated among clubs looking add him on loan.

Villa represents an intriguing proposition due to assistant manager John Terry's relationship with the club.

Stuart James/The Guardian

Tags: Chelsea, Transfer Rumor

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Chelsea Target Frank Lampard To Replace Maurizio Sarri

Jun 15, 2019 1:45 PM

Chelsea have made Frank Lampard their top target in replacing Maurizio Sarri as manager.

Chelsea would have to pay Derby County compensation to hire Lampard, who is in the first year of a 3-year deal.

Lampard is seen as an inspired choice who can galvanize a young Chelsea squad.

Dominic Fifield/The Guardian

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Maurizio Sarri Reportedly Set To Sign 3-Year Deal With Juventus

Jun 7, 2019 7:46 PM

Maurizio Sarri has reportedly secured his release from Chelsea and is set to sign a 3-year deal with Juventus.

Juventus are confident that they will not have to pay a fee for Sarri.

Max Allegri is a rumored candidate to take over at Chelsea, who are still facing a two-window transfer ban from FIFA. 

Fabrizio Romano/Football Guardian

Tags: Chelsea, Juventus, Misc Rumor

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Real Madrid Announce Eden Hazard Signing
Hazard signed a 5-year deal with Real Madrid.

Sachin Nakrani/Football Guardian

Real Madrid Agree To Buy Eden Hazard From Chelsea For $112M
Eden Hazard has long been linked with Real Madrid.

Fabrizio Romano/The Guardian

Chelsea Delaying Juventus Appointing Maurizio Sarri As Manager
Chelsea want Juventus to buy Maurizio Sarri out of his deal for a fee £5 million.

Liam Twomey/ESPN

Premier League To Have Three Pot 1 Clubs In Champions League
Chelsea get one of the top seeds by winning the Europa League while City gets it for winning the Premier League.

ESPN

Maurizio Sarri Tells Chelsea Of Desire To Move To Juventus
Juventus will likely have to buy out Sarri's contract.

Dominic Fifield & Fabrizio Romano/The Guardian