Chelsea FC News Update:
Chelsea’s Pursuit of Jobe Bellingham
Chelsea is said to be getting ready to make a bid for Sunderland’s 19-year-old midfielder, Jobe Bellingham, who is the brother of England star Jude Bellingham. Although he has a contract that runs until 2028, a transfer might happen if Sunderland does not achieve promotion. Chelsea will have to compete with teams such as Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, Tottenham, and Crystal Palace.
Upcoming Europa Conference game
Chelsea will welcome FC Copenhagen to Stamford Bridge for the second leg of their Europa League knockout match. Fans can benefit from a new promotion from talkSPORT BET, which offers up to £40 in free bets for new customers.
Player Updates
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Marc Cucurella: The defender scored his first Premier League goal for Chelsea on December 15, 2024, in a 2-1 home victory over Brentford. However, he received his first career red card in the same match after a post-game altercation with Brentford’s Kevin Schade.
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Samuel Rak-Sakyi: The young talent made his senior debut for Chelsea on November 7, 2024, in an 8-0 win over FC Noah in the UEFA Conference League. He earned his first full start on December 12, 2024, against Astana in the same competition.
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Moisés Caicedo: On August 22, 2024, Caicedo captained Chelsea for the first time in a UEFA Conference League match against Servette. He scored a notable volley from the edge of the box in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United on November 3, 2024.
Josh Acheampong: The club extended Acheampong’s contract until June 2029 on December 18, 2024. He made his first Premier League start on January 4, 2025, against Crystal Palace, earning praise from head coach Enzo Maresca as the best player on the pitch.
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Tosin Adarabioyo: After joining Chelsea on a free transfer in July 2024, Adarabioyo scored his first goal for the club on November 7, 2024, in an 8-0 victory over FC Noah. He netted his first career brace on January 11, 2025, in the FA Cup third round against Morecambe FC.
Former Manager Thomas Tuchel Appointed England Head Coach
Former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was announced as the head coach of the England national team on October 16, 2024, officially taking the role on January 1, 2025. He is the first German and third foreign head coach of England, following Sven-Göran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.
Legal Dispute Over Proceeds from Abramovich’s Chelsea Sale
The UK government is considering potential legal action regarding the $3.2 billion from Roman Abramovich’s 2022 sale of Chelsea FC. These funds are meant for victims of the war in Ukraine, but they are currently frozen due to disputes over how they should be distributed. While the British government insists that the money should be used solely for Ukraine, Abramovich is pushing for a wider distribution to include all victims. This deadlock has sparked speculation about the possibility of the government seizing the funds.
