Chelsea forward Kevin De Bruyne looks likely to remain with the club next season after being given assurances from Jose Mourinho, Sky Sports understands. The 21 year old joined the Blues from Genk eighteen months ago, before being immediately sent back to the Belgian Pro League side for the remainder of the 2011/12 campaign, while
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Benfica slap £38m price tag on Matic
Benfica have told Chelsea that they will need to pay £38million for former player Nemanja Matic, according to the Daily Star. The Serbian playmaker signed for Chelsea in 2010, but made just three appearances before being used as a makeweight in a deal to bring David Luiz to Stamford Bridge six months later. He was
Chelsea complete Schurrle deal
Chelsea have completed the signing of Germany international Andre Schurrle from Bayern Leverkusen for £18 million. The 22 year old, who has been on the clubs radar for some time, becomes first signing of Jose Mourinho’s second spell as Blues manager. Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has not been included as part of the deal,
Mourinho now ‘the happy one’
Jose Mourinho has declared that he is ‘the happy one’ following his return to Stamford Bridge for his second spell as manager. The 50 year old yesterday gave his first press conference since retaking the reigns at Chelsea; speaking to the broadcast media for almost an hour. On the players still with the club from
Terry and Hazard travel to Amsterdam ahead of Final
John Terry and Eden Hazard have travelled with the Chelsea first team squad ahead of Wednesday evening’s Europa League final, despite concerns over their fitness. Both players were injured in Saturday’s win at Aston Villa, but have been included in the 25 man party, along with Jon Obi-Mikel, who has recovered from a hip injury.
Terry up for the fight
Chelsea captain John Terry has insisted that he can play two games in a week following questions over his fitness. The 32 year old, who is fifth in the list of all time appearances for the club, was an unused substitute in Sunday’s FA Cup Quarter Final defeat to Manchester City, and has started just
Mourinho rumours intensify
Raphael Honigstein has revealed on Twitter that two separate sources have confirmed that a deal to bring Jose Mourinho back to Stamford Bridge has been finalised. The German journalist claims that both an agent and a commercial partner of the club have insisted that the appointment will be made in the summer. Mourinho, whose Real
Cahill out of San Marino game
Chelsea centre back Gary Cahill has been ruled out for England’s World Cup Qualifier with San Marino on Friday, and is a doubt for the game with Montenegro four days later. The 27 year old injured his knee in the Blues 2-0 win over West Ham United on Sunday, but has stayed with the squad