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Chelsea next manager: Maurizio Sarri confirmed as Antonio Conte replacement by Napoli ace
Chelsea next manager: Maurizio Sarri confirmed as Antonio…
CHELSEA will appoint Maurizio Sarri as their new manager, according to Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly. The centre-back, speaking at the World Cup, has revealed what Blues fans can expect from the Italian at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea[1] are expected to axe Antonio Conte this summer with Sarri now the frontrunner for the job. The likes of […]
Jorginho to Man City: Agent talks held today as Chelsea eye £47m transfer hijack
Jorginho to Man City: Agent talks held today as Chelsea…
City’s pursuit of the Napoli star has rumbled on for several weeks with the two clubs unable to reach a breakthrough over the transfer fee. The Premier League champions had hoped an offer for £41m plus £4m in add-ons would be enough to secure the 26-year-old’s signature. But it appears City will end up shelling […]
Transfer News LIVE updates: Ronaldo to Man Utd update, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea gossip
Transfer News LIVE updates: Ronaldo to Man Utd update, Liverpool,…
Transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest from Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and more including every Premier League done deal. Wednesday, June 20 12.20pm: Eden Hazard has been told to leave Chelsea for Real Madrid this summer. Former Belgium coach Vital Borkelmans has urged the former Lille forward to exit the Premier League. “I think now […]
Koulibaly confirms Sarri will join Chelsea
Koulibaly confirms Sarri will join Chelsea
20 June at 13:15 Afte his country, Senegal, beat Poland by two goals yesterday, Napoli defender Koulibaly spoke to reporters about Maurizio Sarri’s departure, while confirming that the manager will join Chelsea. “I think that Chelsea fans can expect good football from him, because he’s a great coach. I feel sorry because he’s no […]
‘Sarri needs time at Chelsea’
‘Sarri needs time at Chelsea’
Kalidou Koulibaly expects ‘nice football’ from Chelsea under Maurizio Sarri but warns the former Napoli boss ‘needs time’ to implement his philosophy. Sarri is increasingly likely to replace Antonio Conte as Chelsea’s Coach before the start of next season, and while Koulibaly is confident Napoli ‘can win something’ under Carlo Ancelotti, he expressed his ‘disappointment’ […]
Mertens to make decision?
Mertens to make decision?
Dries Mertens reportedly has a new Napoli contract and an offer to join Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea on the table. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis plans to meet Mertens after the World Cup and extend his contract until 2022 with a small pay rise and no release clause. However, ANSA […]
Real Betis manager confirms transfer of Barcelona target
Real Betis manager confirms transfer of Barcelona target
20 June at 11:00 Quique Setién, Manager of Real Betis, has confirmed that Fabian Ruiz will leave the club, ready to wear the Napoli shirt. “Tomorrow we will sell Fabian Ruiz for €30m. The deal wasn’t completed until now because we had to wait for the boy’s decision. I didn’t want to influence his decision, […]
Fabian arrives for Napoli
Fabian arrives for Napoli
Fabian Ruiz says ‘I can already call myself a Napoli player’ after touching down in southern Italy for his transfer from Real Betis. CalcioNapoli24 reports Fabian and his family arrived in Naples via cruise ship, and the Betis midfielder revealed his move was practically complete. “I can already call myself a Napoli player, but I […]
Exclusive: Chelsea and Inter consider Zappacosta-Vecino swap
Exclusive: Chelsea and Inter consider Zappacosta-Vecino swap
20 June at 10:30 Inter are currently looking for a replacement to Joao Cancelo, who returned to Valencia after his loan with the Nerazzurri expired. Present on Piero Ausilio’s wish list is Chelsea’s Davide Zappacosta, who joined the English side last summer from Torino. However, for now, this remains an idea although things could […]