🚨 Didier Drogba on Kai Havertz:
🗣️ “Kai Havertz spent years telling everyone that winning the Champions League with Arsenal would mean more than winning it with Chelsea. The problem is that to compare trophies, you first have to win them.
Chelsea gave him the biggest night of his career. One goal, one Champions League, and a place in football history. Instead of appreciating it, he acted like it was only a warm-up for something greater.
He celebrated every goal against Chelsea as if he had something to prove. Last night proved the only thing that matters: talking about the Champions League is not the same as winning it.
The medal in his cabinet still has Chelsea's name on it. The trophy he dreamed of winning with Arsenal is still missing.
Football is a cruel game. Sometimes it waits patiently before reminding people where they achieved their greatest success.
Kai wanted to show the world that Chelsea was just a stepping stone. Instead, he discovered that Chelsea was the peak.
Some players leave Chelsea and become legends elsewhere. Others leave Chelsea and spend years chasing the standards they already had.
The Champions League doesn't care about feelings, interviews, or celebrations. It only remembers winners. And the last time Kai Havertz was one, he was wearing blue..."
🚨Summer Transfer Window: Final Thoughts🚨
1. All I really wanted was Liam Delap. Because we signed him, that is the biggest win for me. He will come good, and eventually replace Harry Kane for England. I am a Liam Delap believer. Delap Dances for everyone.
2. Joao Pedro, what an exceptional surprise. In my opinion, he is the signing of the summer for any club. Better than Isak. Better than Cunha. Better than Wirtz (oh please). Better than Mr. Timberland Boots Gyokeres. Joao Pedro is a revelation.
3. UEFA's "settlement" with Chelsea was extremely limiting for us financially. Although we are more than healthy from a PSR perspective in England, we really want to do well in Champions League. These restrictions discounted certain high profile sales like Felix, George, Petrovic, Veiga, and Carney. That is SO MUCH MONEY we could not count towards our UEFA transfer balance and roster registration. I am glad it is over, but we should show great reluctance next time to agreeing to such ridiculous restrictions.
4. We improved dramatically in crucial areas:
- Central Midfield: Andrey Santos, Dario Essugo, Facundo Buonanotte (loan), Julio Enciso (2026)
- Wings: Estevao Willian, Alejandro Garnacho, Jamie Gittens, Geovany Quenda (2026)
- Striker: Liam Delap, Joao Pedro
- Left Back: Jorrel Hato
I am a fan of every single one of these signings. Yes, including Alejandro Garnacho, whom I wanted to sign since October of 2023.
5. Chelsea will not be signing a new keeper. Bob Sanchez has exceptional qualities, and has decreased his bozo moments. The endgame is Mike Penders, someone that EVERYONE keeps telling me is the next big thing. Well? We are going to wait for him, simple as that. Believe in Bob, or at least stop bitching about Bob.
6. It is no surprise we kept our center back core as it is. Wesley Fofana, Tosin, Badiashile, Chalobah (yes, even Chalobah), and Acheampong are more than enough cover as Levi Colwill rehabs his ACL. We were not going to spend 70mil on Colwill's replacement, considering we have no interest in replacing him. A loan option would have been interesting, but Chelsea believes in their players. So do I.
7. Chelsea has a plan, and is sticking to said plan. Fan opinions are fine, but they will never be heard by Chelsea. Influencer opinions are fine, but they will never be heard by Chelsea. Pundit and journalist opinions are fine, but they will never be heard by Chelsea. YouTube and Playback host opinions are fine, but they will never be heard by Chelsea. You people do not work for the club, and I would thank you to remember that.
Enjoy the club, stop worrying about what everyone else is doing. It is unbecoming.
Carlito
@VdykCFC Jackson is rough around the edges. Even as one of his biggest and most patient supporters I can admit that. But it's so clear his talent is there, would be foolish to let him go especially considering how little we paid for him. Bring in another striker and he'll thrive I reckon