🚨 Chelsea value Nicolas Jackson up to £60m. The fact that Maresca is gone and Alonso is now manager could see a shift in his situation where he ends up staying at Chelsea. (@SJohnsonSport) https://t.co/UovUiW7XFg
Don't be overly sensitive and take things too personally. At times, people behave the way they do because of the burdens they’re carrying. Be kind. Try and put yourself in their shoes and empathize. If you can’t, be nice and don’t hurt them. You’ll have a more peaceful life.
‼️The inescapable truth for Chelsea is that Boehly and Eghbali are very different people with very different approaches.
Boehly prefers to let others manage the day-to-day running of the club these days, but will still grasp a photo or PR opportunity. Eghbali is more involved wherever he feels he can make an impact.
~ @Matt_Law_DT
‼️ It is believed that Boehly had wanted Pochettino to stay for a second season in charge, but accepted his view was not the majority inside the club and decided around that time to allow other people to take a lead on football decisions.
~ @Matt_Law_DT
‼️Boehly has less than one year to run of his chairmanship and it is understood Clearlake intends to take over at the end of May 2027.
Some sources believe next year’s passing of the chairman title could be a catalyst for decisions to be made regarding the future of Chelsea’s ownership.
Others claim it is no more significant than a pre-agreed technicality, but do not dismiss the prospect of change.
~ @Matt_Law_DT
‼️All three co-controlling owners – Boehly, Eghbali and José E Feliciano – participated fully in the appointment of Alonso and spoke personally with the Spaniard ahead of him joining.
~ @Matt_Law_DT
‼️Boehly has made it clear that his preference would be to move Chelsea from their current site into a new multi-purpose stadium.
Clearlake has not made their position on the stadium public, but it is believed to broadly align with that of Boehly.
~ @Matt_Law_DT
Did you know? Mikel Arteta, Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola all played for the same boys’ club 😲
The incredible story of how three teammates from San Sebastian all came to manage top Premier League clubs 👇
‼️ Andoni Iraola was approached and impressed in talks with Chelsea, though there were concerns about the radical departure his style of football would represent from the work of previous managers Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior at Stamford Bridge.
~ @TheAthleticFC
People have become more self-centered. They don’t try to understand the feelings, needs & problems of others. They’re keen on satisfying their own needs, even by hurting others. Don’t let up. Continue spreading values of honesty, sincerity, integrity & compassion.
🚨 🔎 Chelsea want to sign a player in three key positions this summer :
- Centre back
- Centre Mid
- Left wing
+ a number of outgoings when the window officially opens in less than 2 weeks. (@BobbyVincentFL) #CFC
🚨 New manager Xabi Alonso visited Cobham this week, while ongoing transfer dialogue continues remotely. Formal unveiling of Alonso expected in the next weeks. (@NizaarKinsella) https://t.co/6OuM50WDGm
🚨🎙️Hazard Opens Up on His Special Relationship with José Mourinho:
There’s one secret about José that most people don’t know - he’s actually very funny, but he never shows it on his face (laughs).
I remember one game while we were at Chelsea. We were winning 2-0 at half-time against Man city. He walked into the dressing room frowning, and everyone was confused, including me. He shouted at us about the mistakes we made.
Then in the second half, he signalled me at the touchline, laughed, and told me to encourage the players and seal the game with one more goal. We went on to win.
Look, I respect José a lot. He’s not just a coach - he’s a real manager who takes full responsibility. During his time at Chelsea, we never gave excuses to Abramovich. We had to win, injury or no injury.
I love him so much, and he still checks up on me from time to time. He was one of my best coaches ever. Even recently, when he was linked with Madrid, he jokingly told me he needs me there (laughs). He’s always funny like that.
😏 "If there's any team that can have a pop at Arsenal..."
Olivia Buzaglo hits back at @PiersMorgan for claiming #CFC are in no position to have a go at #AFC! 🤫