‼️ Chelsea have accepted Sunderland’s decision not to sell Xhaka (as well as his choice to stay) and will not make another attempt to sign him.
~ @TheAthleticFC
🚨🇧🇷 Man United called the agents of Andrey Santos to understand the situation. No club contact. What I can add is that Chelsea do not see the player as untouchable! If United put good money down, they can sign him. Back in Feb United spoke to his agent.
(@FabrizioRomano) #CFC
Enzo Fernandez's partner, Valentina when asked about desire to live in Madrid:
🗣 "No, I'm fine. My son was born in England. He goes to school there and is very happy."
~ @elchiringuitotv
Talksport🎙️Sunderland feel Xhaka is trying to orchestrate a move away and, surprise surprise, he’ll probably get the move because Chelsea is a step up from Sunderland.
The funny part is Xhaka stood in front of Sunderland fans weeks ago saying, “this is just the beginning,” but now it looks like Chelsea might turn it into the ending. #NG67
Marco Palestra on Xabi Alonso's influence:
🗣 "I feel a lot of energy from him. Also, he is one of the best managers in the world [as you can see when] he won at Bayer Leverkusen. It’s important for me to have Xabi Alonso as the manager.
I have had two conversations with him and I’m very happy because he told me what he wanted from me. I’m very happy to know him and to start training with Chelsea."
~ @ChelseaFC
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🚨🔵 Chelsea are in club to club talks with Rayo Vallecano for Pep Chavarría as new left back.
Initial contact made with player keen on the move, as @MatteMoretto reported
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“Chelsea FC appreciates the 2025/26 season was a hugely disappointing one for the Club and its supporters. A major contributing factor was the disruption caused as a result of changes that the Club was forced to make to the Head Coach position over the Christmas period”.
“Due to recent developments, we consider that it is important to explain to our supporters what happened and why our former Head Coach left the Club on 1 January 2026”.
“In Autumn last year, the Club was informed by our former Head Coach that there might be an opportunity for him to succeed Pep Guardiola at the end of the season”.
“It became clear to us that it was his strong desire to succeed Guardiola and that he was fully committed to pursuing the opportunity, despite the fact he was under a long-term contract which he had no right to terminate”.
“In December 2025, our Head Coach unexpectedly and abruptly resigned from his position. Obviously, we felt let down as we believed that his head and heart were focused on another club and another opportunity, despite having just arrived at Chelsea the year before”.
“No club wants to change its head coach midway through a season. However, in light of his decision not to continue fulfilling his responsibilities through to the end of the season, the Club was left with no choice but to protect our players, our supporters, and the Badge and accept his resignation”.
“In the circumstances and given the mutual respect between clubs, a confidential settlement has been reached with Manchester City, which includes the payment of compensation. A confidential settlement has also been reached with the former Head Coach under which he will pay compensation”.
🚨🔵 OFFICIAL: Enzo Maresca statement on Chelsea exit.
“The decision to leave was only mine. My resignation from Chelsea opened a path for me to join Manchester City, which is a club I knew very well. I am ecstatic that I have now joined Manchester City”.
“I recognise that my departure from Chelsea in the middle of the season caused disruption for the club and I apologise for that. It was neither my intention nor my wish”.
@FabrizioRomano
🚨🔵 Chelsea will continue talks with Sunderland this week for Granit Xhaka deal, trying to unlock the negotiation.
£8m not enough but player keeps on pushing to join #CFC and work again under Xabi Alonso.
@FabrizioRomano
🚨 Fabrizio Romano 🎙️Xhaka has agreed personal terms with Chelsea and only wants the move. Chelsea’s opening £8–9m bid is not enough, with Sunderland standing firm and reluctant to sell. The player could now play a major role in negotiations. #NG67
🚨 EXCL: Sunderland reject £8m offer from Chelsea to sign Granit Xhaka. #SAFC told #CFC 33yo not for sale at any price. Stamford Bridge club felt bid fair but PL rivals viewed as unacceptable + insist no further proposals will be entertained @TheAthleticFC
🚨 Chelsea are working to bring Cesare Casadei back to Stamford Bridge after his spell with Torino.
The Blues are considering a move to re-sign the Italian midfielder as they continue to reshape their squad this summer.
Talks are ongoing, with Chelsea retaining control over the player's future.
(Source: @TuttoMercatoWeb)