Ghana winger Christian Atsu is lucky to have finally found a home in Tyncastle after serial loan spells. Chelsea and Newcastle United made his loan a permanent transfer, meaning he will play for his own club for the first time since 2013. For every Nathaniel Chalobah or Victor Moses, there are plenty more loanees like … Read more
Newly-promoted English Premier League side Newcastle United have secured the services of Chelsea winger Christian Atsu on a permanent deal. The Ghanaian, 25, joins the Magpies on a four-year contract, just weeks after completing a season-long loan at St. James’ Park. Atsu made 32 appearances for Rafael Benitez’s outfit in the Championship, scoring five times … Read more
The Colombian has become a key part of the Bianconeri side since moving on loan in 2015, and has now signed a contract for the next three seasons Juventus have completed the permanent signing of Chelsea midfielder Juan Cuadrado in a deal worth €20 million. The Colombia international has signed a three-year deal with the … Read more
Champions Chelsea became the first English side to register 30 top-flight victories in a 38-game season as they said farewell to captain John Terry with a comfortable Premier League win over bottom club Sunderland. The Blues, who sealed their sixth top-flight title nine days ago, fell behind to an early Javier Manquillo strike but hit … Read more
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill is in line to succeed John Terry as captain of the Premier League champions next season, manager Antonio Conte said on Friday. Cahill, 31, has led Chelsea for the majority of the campaign with Terry, who is leaving the club at the end of the season, starting only five league games. … Read more
Chelsea have been crowned Premier League champions as Michy Batshuayi’s late goal gave them the victory they required to secure the title at West Brom. It looked as though Antonio Conte’s side might be forced to delay the celebrations as they were frustrated for long periods by the resilience and organisation of the Baggies. But the … Read more
Manchester United’s preparations for the Europa League final would have been even more complicated had it not been for the dismissal, the manager said Jose Mourinho’s tongue was planted firmly in cheek as he thanked referee Michael Oliver for sending off Ander Herrera in Manchester United’s FA Cup defeat to Chelsea this season. The Red … Read more
The Ghana left-back has been on a season-long loan with Die Knappen where he played 14 times Schalke 04 have confirmed that negotiations are on-going with Chelsea Football Club for the services of Baba Abdul Rahman for the 2017/18 season. The Ghana left-back has been on a season-long loan with Die Knappen where he played … Read more
The Premier League has long remained a hotbed for the best African players to ply their trade and showcase their abilities, with Ghanaian stars amongst those who have made a real name for themselves in England. A number of Kwesi Appiah’s current squad are playing in what is considered one of the major leagues in … Read more
After assisting at least 10 goals in six different seasons – more than anyone else – the Spain international says that he is pleased with his football Cesc Fabregas is “proud” of his personal contribution after setting a new Premier League record in Chelsea’s 3-0 home win over Middlesbrough. Chelsea moved a step closer to … Read more
Ghana international Baba Rahman will get an opportunity to go on pre-season with the Chelsea team after Antonio Conte asked to have a second look at him. The Ghana international is out with a knee injury but will begin field work in the coming weeks and will be on the team to be assessed by … Read more
Swansea City leapfrogged Hull City to climb out of the Premier League relegation Swansea City leapfrogged Hull City to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone with two games remaining after Fernando Llorente headed the winner against Everton. Llorente got the better of Phil Jagielka to nod Jordan Ayew’s cross past goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg … Read more
Chelsea defender David Luiz has described his quest to win a first Premier League title as “an obsession”. Chelsea defender David Luiz has described his quest to win a first Premier League title as “an obsession”. And the Brazil defender has praised Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte’s “meticulous” approach which sees the Blues within nine … Read more
Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez says he is yet to make a decision on the future of Christian Atsu. The winger scored his fourth goal of the season in Newcastle United’s 2-0 win over Cardiff City last night. Atsu, on a season-long loan from Chelsea, opened the scoring with a well-struck free-kick early in the … Read more
Newcastle United gained automatic promotion back to the Premier League just on Monday evening having thrashed Preston North End by 4-1 but the Magpies are ready to hit the ground running before it’s too late and their first target is to give Chelsea loanee – Christian Atsu Twasam a permanent deal at the club. The … Read more
Tottenham will be feeling the heat after Chelsea beat Southampton 4-2 to edge closer to the Premier League title, say Blues goalscorers Eden Hazard and Gary Cahill. The win put Antonio Conte’s team seven points ahead of second-placed Spurs, who are at Crystal Palace on Wednesday. “It’s always good to play before and put pressure … Read more
Former Ghana star Michael Essien has been rated Chelsea’s second best African footballer of all times in the English Premier League by ESPN. Former Ivory Coast skipper and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba emerged the most influential African in the EPL for Chelsea. Michael Essien who overcame a mixed start to life at Chelsea, when his … Read more
Chelsea moved closer a second Premier League title in three years courtesy of a 4-2 win over Southampton at Stamford Bridge. Antonio Conte’s decision to bench Diego Costa and Eden Hazard for Chelsea’s semi-final win against Tottenham was rewarded with the returning duo starring in a consummate performance. Hazard opened the scoring just five minutes … Read more
Chelsea restored their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points with a convincing win over Southampton at Stamford Bridge. Antonio Conte’s side had seen their advantage cut by Tottenham after the Blues’ loss at Manchester United – but this was an emphatic response to follow on from Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final … Read more
N’Golo Kante has been named the PFA Players’ Player of the Year after a formidable debut season at Chelsea, while Dele Alli of Tottenham has retained the Young Player of the Year award. France international Kante has enjoyed an incredible rise in English football after joining Leicester City from Caen in 2015. Having played a key role … Read more