David Luiz Happy To Play Anywhere For Chelsea

Chelsea defender David Luiz has insisted that he is ready to play in any role that Blues boss Antonio Conte has in mind for him.

The Brazilian returned to Chelsea in a shock deadline day move from Paris Saint Germain.

Conte has previously favoured a back three with Juventus and Italy and Luiz’s capture has sparked rumours that he may be ready to implement the system again, a scenario the ex Vitoria and Benfica centre half insists he would be comfortable with.

“I started playing in a back three with Vitória in Brazil, but no matter where I play I want to help and when I’m on the team I will try to help”.

“Conte is a wonderful coach, he understands tactics and I know that he chooses for each match the best solution”.

“So if he needs to play with three, four or two (in the defence), it does not matter, I’m here if you want me to play. In different positions, I’m available,” Luiz, who has also played in defensive midfield in his previous spell at Chelsea, told ESPN Brasil.

“It’s time to win and I hope for this for this year. I’m working hard for it and that’s our goal this season. We have Champions League qualification to fight for, then surely we will try to win the Premier League and the two cups.”

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David Luiz Happy To Play Anywhere For Chelsea

Chelsea Set Sight On Ghanaian Forward

English Premier League Club Chelsea are lining up a shock move for Swansea City’s Ghanaian forward Andre Ayew, according to reports in the SUN.

Antonio Conte is keen to make an impression at Stamford Bridge as he looks to make the Blues a force in English football once more, with a forward thought to be at the top of his transfer wish list.

However, after completing a £30 million deal for Leicester City’s N’Golo Kante, he is understood to have ruled out making any further big-money moves, and sees the Ghana international, who has been linked with a move away from the Liberty Stadium this summer, as a perfect fit.

Sunderland and West Ham United have both been linked with Ayew recently, but the Sun claims Chelsea are now at the front of the queue.

The ex-Marseille star netted 12 Premier League goals for Swansea during the 2015-16 campaign after arriving on a free transfer last summer and is thought to carry a price tag of around £12 million.

Chelsea Set Sight On Ghanaian Forward

Austria: Ghana Duo Succumb To First Defeat Under New Manager

Ghana duo of Baba Rahman and Christian Atsu slumped to an opening defeat in their pre-season friendly  against Rapid Vienna.

The pair endured an indifferent  start to the season as the Blues begin a new chapter under Italian trainer, Antonio Conte.

Baba Rahman was handed a starting berth by new manager, Conte, in the first preseason shake-up but could only last 45 minutes while Atsu  saw out the final nine minutes of the game.

Two goals from Jolington

and Tomi Tomi handed Rapid a fully deserved  win over their West London-based  opponents.

Both players have reportedly been earmarked for early departures ahead of the opening rounds of the 2016/17 EPL season.

Austria: Ghana Duo Succumb To First Defeat Under New Manager

EPL: Ngolo Kante Heads To The Bridge

Highly sought-after French midfield prodigy, Ngolo Kante, has agreed to a five-year deal to join Antonio Conte’s revolution at Stamford Bridge.

The 25-year-old France international enjoyed a spectacular 2015/16 season at the King Power stadium to draw the attention of Europe’s elite.

The former Caen defensive midfielder, however, traded his comfort at the reigning English champions for a new challenge at the London outfit to mark a remarkable 12-month turn around.

Chelsea edged out a number of clubs seeking the signature of the dimunitive hard tackler ahead of the new season.

His arrival, in part, could pave way for the departure of lanky midfielder, Nemanjia Matic, who endured a torrid time last season.

A reported 36 million Euros deal has been agreed between the sides and is expected to be finalised within the next 48 hours.

Kante registered 40 appearances for the Foxes in their strange surge to the championship.

 

EPL: Ngolo Kante Heads To The Bridge

Conte To Take Charge At Chelsea On July 10

Antonio Conte clearly doesn’t waste time feeling sorry for himself, and that’s good news for Chelsea, who can finally start to plan for the upcoming season now that their new boss is no longer the manager of Italy.

Conte led the Azzurri into the Euro 2016 finals knowing that he would leave for Chelsea once his side had been eliminated.

That elimination came at the hands of Germany, who progressed to the semis on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw in Bordeaux on Saturday night.

Speaking after the game, Conte seemed bullish as he spoke about his future with Chelsea.

Conte also said that he would begin work with his new club after taking seven days off, effectively announcing his Chelsea start date as Sunday July 10.

That is six days before the Blues play their first pre-season friendly – against Rapid Vienna on Saturday July 16. Another game in Austria – against WAC RZ Pellets four days later – is followed by a trip to America, where the Blues face Liverpool, Real Madrid and AC Milan.

He said: “My future is to go back to working at club level, my future is Chelsea. In a few days’ time the new season will begin. To be honest I’d have liked not to have had a single day’s holiday, that would have meant going forward to the final of the Euros and moving forward.

“Now I will take seven days off, I will try and shift a bit of this disappointment at going out of the competition, before then taking the reigns at Chelsea. I know it will be a significant difficult challenge but that is the sort of challenge I relish.”

Conte To Take Charge At Chelsea On July 10

Belgium Youngster Completes Chelsea Medicals

Marseille youngster, Michy Batshuayi is edging closer to a move to Chelsea after passing a medical in Bordeaux, according to Sky sources.

Batshuayi, who is currently away on international duty with Belgium at Euro 2016, has been linked with a host of Europe’s top clubs after scoring 17 goals for Marseille in Ligue 1 last season.

The 22-year-old was given special dispensation to leave the Belgium camp by head coach Marc Wilmots and was met by Chelsea’s team doctor in Bordeaux ahead of a £33m move to Stamford Bridge.

He passed his medical on Wednesday afternoon and the player’s camp is confident a deal will be wrapped up by the weekend.

Batshuayi has attracted offers from West Ham and Crystal Palace while Belgium team-mate Toby Alderweireld said that he hoped the forward would join him at Tottenham next season.

However, Batshuayi is now expected to become Antonio Conte’s first signing as Chelsea manager despite the club not being able to offer European football.

He was due to appear at Belgium’s news conference on Wednesday afternoon but was pulled out shortly after midday at the request of Marseille.

Belgium Youngster Completes Chelsea Medicals

Agyemang-Badu Tips Chelsea Star To Excel Under Conte

Ghanaian International, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has tipped compatriot, Abdul Baba Rahman to excel under new manager Antonio Conte at Chelsea next season.

The Udinese midfielder  believes Rahman who will be joining the Blues pre-season for the first time after a late move from Augsburg last season will help his team mate improve this season.

Even though, the 21-year-old left back was able to feature in 22 games in all competitions for the Blues, he struggled to earn himself the support of the West London fans and according to Badu, the story will be different under Conte.

“Baba will surely improve under Conte because he will have a pre-season this year unlike before meaning he will get a good season.

“Conte likes attack minded players so when he was at Udinese he transformed Kwadwo Asamoah as an attacker and Baba is one of the finest attacking defenders”, Agyemang Badu told Starr FM in Accra.

In a related news, the Black Stars midfielder who is currently on holidays in Ghana has revealed he is not eager to move from the Italian League for now as it kick starts on August 27.

Agyemang-Badu Tips Chelsea Star To Excel Under Conte

€100,000 and Saddick Adams is Yours - Chelsea Tells Suitors

Chief Operating Officer (CEO) OF Berekum Chelsea, Obed Nana Kwame Nketiah in a radio interview with Kumasi based Boss FM has confirmed the club has replied suitors of striker, Saddick Adams with the asking price to meet to secure the services of their star man.

Adams since his return to the Ghana Premier League from unsuccessful stints abroad has been in red-hot form for the Berekum based club and this has not gone unnoticed with notably Ghana’s two biggest clubs – Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak sniffing at the possibility of signing the former Ghana U20 forward.

Nana Nketiah told Boss FM, “the price tag for Adams is not what the media has been circulating around as that amount is way below the value of our prized assset. Saddick is valued at €100,000 and and not Ghc100,000 as that amount would have been met by some clubs long ago.”

“Saddick Adams at the moment is Euro bound as the summer transfer window is set to open in June and ghanaian clubs will have to compete with the foreign interest in him (Adams) and whoever meets the asking price that is fine.”

€100,000 and Saddick Adams is Yours - Chelsea Tells Suitors

Hearts, Aduana Stars Lead Five Clubs Chase for Saddick Adams

Berekum Chelsea bank roller and owner, Nana Kwame Nketsiah has disclosed five Ghana Premier League clubs have expressed interest in securing the services of their star man, Saddick Adams.

The former Black Satellites forward has been a fresh breathe of air for the domestic game and has been in superb form since he rejoined the GPL after unsuccessful stints with Atletico Madrid in Spain followed by several other stints across the globe.

Nana Nketsiah speaking in a radio interview with Kumasi based Boss FM said, “there are seven clubs interested in securing the services of the Adams – Medeama SC want to sign him to boost their CAF Confederation Cup participation while Aduana Stars, Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Hearts of Oak require his service to help them win the league whereas Dreams FC want to add firepower to their attack in their debut season.”

“None of the clubs has returned after we disclosed the transfer amount for Adams so we are still waiting if they (suitors) don’t return then I can confirm Saddick will join a foreign club when the transfer window is opened in June,” he added.

Hearts and Aduana Stars are named as front runners to lure the player.

Hearts, Aduana Stars Lead Five Clubs Chase for Saddick Adams

John Terry Signs New One-Year Deal At Chelsea

 

Terry has won four Premier League titles with Chelsea

Veteran Chelsea defender John Terry has signed a new one-year deal with the Premier League club.

In an emotional speech after his side’s final league game against Leicester on Sunday, the 35-year-old, who was out of contract in the summer, said he wanted to remain at the club.

“Everyone knows I’m Chelsea through and through,” said the ex-England skipper.

“I am looking forward to next season under the new manager and hopefully we can make it a successful one.”

Terry has made 703 first-team appearances for the Blues, having started his professional career at Stamford Bridge in 1998.

Chairman Bruce Buck said: “We are delighted John will spend another year at the club.

“He has been the leader of the Chelsea squad throughout the most successful period in our history. He recently reached the 700-appearance mark, which is testament to his professionalism and dedication as well as his undoubted talent.”

Terry has won four Premier League titles, five FA Cups, three League Cups, and Champions League and Europa League honours with Chelsea.

Chelsea fans held up numerous banners and posters in support of Terry at the final match of the season on Sunday

Terry, pictured against Gillingham in 1990, has made 703 appearances for Chelsea

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John Terry Signs New One-Year Deal At Chelsea

GPL Match-Day 12 Preview: Ebusua Dwarfs v Berekum Chelsea

Bottom club, Ebusua Dwarfs will host Berekum Chelsea at the Robert Mensah Stadium in Cape Coast tomorrow as the Ghana Premier League (GPL) hits Match-Day 12.

This is a must win game for Dwarfs who recently made changes at the heart of their technical team in a bid to salvage their season.

They have won just two of their 11 games, and, will need to get points on board as soon as possible if they want to get out of the relegation zone.

The management of the club have made huge investments in the team hoping to challenge for honours this season, after returning to the top-flight at the end of last season.

They will be confident of doing so as they welcome a Chelsea side that has lost four of their five away games this season.

Chelsea are eighth on the log with 16 points and lost their last game at home to Hearts of Oak, and will therefore be eager to avoid another defeat.

Head-To-Head (Since 2010)

23/04/14    Berekum Chelsea    1 – 0     Ebusua

02/10/13    Ebusua    3 – 1     Berekum Chelsea

24/04/13    Berekum Chelsea    1 – 0     Ebusua

25/11/12    Ebusua    4 – 1     Berekum Chelsea

01/04/12    Berekum Chelsea    1 – 0     Ebusua

30/11/11    Ebusua    0 – 0     Berekum Chelsea

02/03/11    Berekum Chelsea    1 – 0     Ebusua

14/11/10    Ebusua    3 – 1     Berekum Chelsea

Match Officials:

REF: Mclord Arhin

ASST 1: B.A. Crentsil

ASST 2: Ben Samari

4TH REF: Benard Dumfe

MC: Paul Ayamba

 

 

 

GPL Match-Day 12 Preview: Ebusua Dwarfs v Berekum Chelsea

Chelsea Ready To Sell Black Stars Player

English Premier League (EPL) dethroned champions, Chelsea has informed Spanish side Malaga to pay up £7m to secure the permanent transfer of Ghana Black STars winger, Christian Atsu.

Atsu who joined the London club from Portuguese side, FC Porto in 2013 has been sent out on loan to four different clubs – Dutch side, Vitesse Arnheim, EPL sides, Everton, AFC Bournemouth and recently Malaga.

The Ghana international had a mixed six-month loan spell at La Rosaleda Stadium as he battled both injury and fitness due to lack of playing time with Bournemouth before his La Liga move.

The 24-year-old made 12 appearances and scored two goals with the second coming in the 4-1 drubbing of Las Palmas.

Atsu has since returned to Stamford Bridge where his future has all but ended as incoming manager, Antonio Conte has deemed him surplus to requirement for the upcoming season.

Chelsea Ready To Sell Black Stars Player

We Are Ready For Berekum Chelsea Game – Coach Keni

Accra Hearts of Oak coach Kenichi Yatsuhashi has said his side is ready for their next Ghana Premier League (GPL) game as they seek to get back to winning ways after losing their last league fixture.

The Phobians will travel to the Brong Ahafo region to face the might of Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park and Coach Keni said they will rise up to the challenge.

He has overseen the team’s training this week to the Legon Ajax Park in preparation for this encounter and hopes it will reflect in their play on Sunday.

“Training has been very good and the players have made a very good effort,” he said, adding that “we will definitely are ready for the game”.

The Phobians will be out to defend their unbeaten away record in the league this season, and, most importantly, restore confidence to the side after their painful loss to Kotoko last Monday.

“Our away form has been good and we hope to continue with that in this game,” Coach Keni said, insisting that they are not under pressure to perform going into this game after losing to their bitter rivals.

“Our players are mentally ready and focused to beat Chelsea. Every game we play, either home or away, we are going in for three points and we will do our best,” the Japanese-American said.

The Phobians will depart Accra to Berekum on Saturday morning for Sunday’s game against a Chelsea side that has won all their five home games this season.

 

We Are Ready For Berekum Chelsea Game – Coach Keni

Chelsea Want Gonzalo Higuaín To Replace Diego Costa

Napoli’s Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuaín is one of the most coveted names for the upcoming transfer window.

Gonzalo Higuain, formerly of Real Madrid, is attracting attention from some big clubs in European after a great season with Italian side Napoli.

British newspaper Daily Mirror reported that Chelsea would be ready to make a £42 million bid for the Argentine in the summer transfer window.

The signing of Higuaín is believed to be a request by Italian coach Antonio Conte, who will take charge at Stamford Bridge from next season.

Conte currently manages the national side of Italy, and will lead the team during the European Championships.

According to the publication, Higuaín welcomes the possibility of playing for Chelsea, even though the club wouldn’t be participating in the UEFA Champions League next season.

However, the attacker wouldn’t be interested in staying as a back up for Brazilian-born Spanish striker Diego Costa, and hence need assurances from the Blues that he will be a starter.

Meanwhile, striker Diego Costa continues to receive inquiries from other clubs.

The newspaper adds that Diego Costa would have a proposal from China offering him weekly wages of £300,000.

In addition to the Asian market, there is also interest from La Liga side Atlético Madrid who are considering bringing back the 27-year-old to Spain.

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Chelsea Want Gonzalo Higuaín To Replace Diego Costa

Chelsea Unveil 2017 Kit

Chelsea have unveiled the adidas shirt which will be worn as new manager Antonio Conte begins his Stamford Bridge rebuild next season.

Chelsea’s 2017 premier league home kit

The new design, priced at £90 even without name and number printing, will be donned by the Blues for the first time in their last game of the season against Leicester City – despite a mixed reaction from fans.

Diego Costa model in new Chelsea kit

Chelsea’s £200million sponsorship deal with Yokohama Tyres continues to offer the main feature across the centre of the shirt, while the detail on the front includes a pattern of the rampant lion taken from their badge leading some critics to label it as looking like a ‘pyjama top’.

Gary Cahill model in Chelsea’s new kit

The replica edition of the shirt will cost £55, with child-sized versions available for £45.

Adidas say their new v-neck offering: ‘Presents the proud traditions of the club’s heritage as well as a determined mission to strive to be the best.’

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The sports clothing manufacturer’s famous three-stripe design moves from the shoulders of the shirt to be placed under the arm – a move set to be followed by plenty of the world’s top clubs in their unveilings this summer.

The famous brand’s design efforts have not pleased everyone though, with plenty of fans criticising the cost of the shirt as well as its look.

Chelsea Unveil 2017 Kit

Southampton goalkeeper Flattered By Chelsea Link

Southampton keeper Fraser Forster has admitted he is flattered by Chelsea’s interest in him.

Reports in the UK revealed earlier this month that the Blues have the giant 28-year-old in their sights if Belgian Thibaut Courtois decides he wants to leave this summer.

Forster has just two years left on his current contract at Southampton and has yet to sign a new deal.

Reflecting on Chelsea’s interest he said: “I think it is a compliment in many ways because if you are being linked with teams then you are obviously doing the right things.

“I’m just concentrating on the day-to-day business here at the club and then hopefully I can have a good summer with England.”

Real Madrid want Courtois who spent three seasons on loan with rivals Atletico before returning to his parent club Chelsea two years ago.

Southampton goalkeeper Flattered By Chelsea Link

Chelsea Agree Deal For Roma Midfielder

Chelsea have agreed a deal with Roma for midfielder Radja Nainggolan to come to Stamford Bridge before the start of next season.

The Blues will pay £28 million for the Belgium international, with the player set to sign a five-year deal with the West London club.

He will become Antonio Conte’s first signing after the Italy boss agreed a deal to replace Guus Hiddink after Euro 2016.

Chelsea’s deal for the box-to-box midfielder has been thrashed out over the last 48 hours with Roma and the player’s representatives.

Chelsea Agree Deal For Roma Midfielder

Antonio Conte Introduced To Chelsea Team

Chelsea’s new boss, Antonio Conte was introduced to his squad on Tuesday and will hold a series of individual meetings with those who want to leave.

Players were surprised when the Italy coach, who takes over after Euro 2016, arrived at Chelsea’s Cobham training complex with technical director Michael Emenalo.

Chelsea’s legend, John Terry will be out of contract after this season and is hoping new manager will serve him a new contract after the visit

He wants to establish who is keen to leave ahead of a potential summer rebuild, and will hold meetings with Eden Hazard, John Terry, Nemanja Matic and Diego Costa.

Diego Costa’s future has come up for this discussion after struggling to replicate last seasons form

Conte is determined to get an initial picture in his mind of what he is facing prior to concentrating his efforts on guiding Italy at Euro 2016.

Antonio Conte Introduced To Chelsea Team

Prosecutor Seeks Suspended Jail Term For New Chelsea Boss

An Italian prosecutor wants incoming Chelsea boss Antonio Conte to get a six-month suspended prison sentence and fine over his alleged role in a match-fixing case, according to his lawyer.

Conte, who denies any wrongdoing, is accused by prosecutors in the city of Cremona of “sporting fraud”.

The case focuses on 2011, when he was in charge of Siena in Serie B.

The 46-year-old former Juventus boss will become Chelsea head coach after managing Italy at Euro 2016.

Conte has already served a ban imposed by the Italian soccer federation in connection with the 2011 case.

Prosecutor Roberto di Martino has cited a match against Albino Leffe, claiming Conte knew of match-fixing efforts. He requested the sentence and 8,000 euro fine in a closed-doors hearing in Cremona on Tuesday.

Conte’s lawyer, Leonardo Cammarata, said the defence is due to make its final statement to the court on 11 April and a verdict is due in mid-May.

A Chelsea spokesman said the club would not comment on an ongoing investigation.

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Prosecutor Seeks Suspended Jail Term For New Chelsea Boss

PSG Star Alerts Manchester United And Chelsea On Possible Transfer

Edinson Cavani has put Manchester United and Chelsea on alert by admitting he will seek talks with Paris Saint-Germain about his future.

Before the Champions League quarter-final with Manchester City, the Uruguayan admitted he had suffered the “ three hardest years of my career” since signing for the French champions in 2013.

Cavani, who was again on the bench for Saturday’s Ligue 1 win over Nice, told French TV show Telefoot: “I have spent the three hardest years of my career [in Paris]. Positive and negative things have happened, but a player can always improve, grow, and become more mature as a player and as a man.”

Edinson Cavani celebrates scoring a goal for PSG

He added, “I am only thinking about giving everything for the next months of competition and finishing this year together with my team-mates fantastically like we did last year. And then I surely have the opportunity to speak with the club, with president (Nasser Al-Khelaifi).”

 

Cavani signed from Italian Serie A side, Napoli in a 45 million pounds deal but has been overshadowed with the ‘bossy’ presence of influential, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

PSG Star Alerts Manchester United And Chelsea On Possible Transfer