Tag: Mateo Kovacic

  • Wesley Fofana ‘confirms’ a £17 million transfer to Chelsea after a’secret’ medical, and four agreements are made public.

    Wesley Fofana ‘confirms’ a £17 million transfer to Chelsea after a’secret’ medical, and four agreements are made public.

    Wesley Fofana 'confirms' a £17 million transfer to Chelsea after a'secret' medical, and four agreements are made public.
    Chelsea transfer news: The Blues are set to complete another transfer this summer with Edouard Mendy set to leave but a deal has already been confirmed beforehand.

    Wesley Fofana pulled out all the stops but confirmed a move to Chelsea this summer before it was officially announced. It was a bit hasty to say goodbye during the period when the Frenchman left Stamford Bridge almost daily.

    Although they’ve only played one game together all season, the two seem to have developed a good relationship off the pitch as well.

    As they both speak French and are goalkeepers, their lack of playing time together speaks to the ongoing individual and collective struggles. After Fofana signed for the club, Mendy was injured for most of the rest of the season and also out of form.

    Wesley Fofana 'confirms' a £17 million transfer to Chelsea after a'secret' medical, and four agreements are made public.
    Their only appearance came in Thomas Tuchel’s last game, in September 2022. Since then, their mutual injury woes have meant that overlapping misfortunes have had few coincidences.

    Unlike Kante, Koulibaly and Mateo Kovacic – who have been confirmed at Manchester City – Mendy is yet to be announced in Saudi Arabia but is on track with Fabrizio Romano writing there will be a move to London on Monday to undergo medical treatment secret before the move.

    He was also seen out in the countryside and wearing a green scarf around his neck before an announcement was made.

    For Fofana, he first blinked and wrote on Instagram, “[Original] My big brother, I will miss you, all the best to you and your family.”

    He released Mendy’s own upload from late 2022 in which he celebrated a personal achievement, winning the Club World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations.

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    Chelsea ‘ Think’ about using one stone to kill two birds, with Lukaku exchange transfer that would see ex-Arsenal target join

    Chelsea ‘ Think' about using one stone to kill two birds, with Lukaku exchange transfer that would see ex-Arsenal target join
    CHELSEA are reportedly considering a move that would “kill two birds with one stone” by including Romelu Lukaku in a deal for Dusan Vlahovic.

    The Blues are currently going through a massive cleanup as they look to revamp their squad under new boss Mauricio Pochettino.

    One of those likely to walk out is £97.5m forward Lukaku.
    The 30-year-old Belgian international played on loan at Inter last season and would like to move to the San Siro.

    But Chelsea have so far rejected Inter’s offer to bring on the former Everton and Manchester United side for another season. Lukaku was also offered a lucrative transfer from Saudi Arabia but didn’t accept that either.

    Now The Telegraph says Juventus are keen to sign him as a possible replacement for Dusan Vlahovic.
    The 23-year-old Serbian has long been a transfer target for Arsenal but now Chelsea could make a splash as they are also in the new market for a new striker.

    Chelsea ‘ Think' about using one stone to kill two birds, with Lukaku exchange transfer that would see ex-Arsenal target join
    And this new report states that bringing Vlahovic “and sending Lukaku to Juventus would kill two birds with one stone for Chelsea”.

    Milan would also be interested, but the deal “shouldn’t materialise”. Chelsea have been open to Lukaku’s return to Stamford Bridge and a fresh start under Pochettino.

    But the player himself has made it clear that staying in Italy is his goal.
    Blues bosses will have further talks over his future this week.

    And this update claims that “there is still recognition on all sides that it is in everyone’s interest” to get things done quickly.

    We previously reported that Juventus value Vlahovic at £68m and club bosses are keen to sell him this summer. The striker joined the club from Fiorentina for £62m in January last year but struggled to find his form, scoring just ten Serie A goals last season.

  • Mateo Kovacic has officially moved from Chelsea to Premier League champion Manchester City in a £30 million deal.

    Mateo Kovacic has officially moved from Chelsea to Premier League champion Manchester City in a £30 million deal.

    Mateo Kovacic has officially moved from Chelsea to Premier League champion Manchester City in a £30 million deal.
    The Croatian midfielder has spent the last five years at Stamford Bridge after moving there from Real Madrid in 2018. Kovacic won four trophies with Chelsea, including defeating Man City in the 2021 Champions League final, and he signed on for an initial fee of £25 million plus £5 million in add-ons.

    The transfer of Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic to Premier League rival Manchester City has been finalized.

    It is believed that the fee will be worth an initial £25 million guarantee plus an additional £5 million based on performance.

    He will don the No. 8 jersey that Ilkay Gundogan, who recently joined Barcelona, vacated.

    In the summer of 2018, Kovacic arrived at Stamford Bridge from Real Madrid, initially on loan.

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    The 29-year-old Croatian international won 221 games for Chelsea and four major trophies during his time there, including his fourth Champions League at Pep Guardiola’s team’s expense in 2021.

    Kovacic declared: “This is a great move for me, and I can’t wait to start playing for City.

    “Anyone who has followed this team under Pep knows how talented they are; in my opinion, they are the best in the world. They are the best footballing team around, and their accomplishments in terms of trophies are obvious to all.

    For any footballer, being a part of this team would be the ultimate goal. I still have a lot to learn and develop, but I’m confident that Pep can help me improve as a player, which excites me greatly.

    “My current strategy is to take a few weeks off from training before returning to Manchester to get ready for the upcoming season. I want to contribute to this team’s continued dominance and continued trophy success. “.

    Mateo is a fantastic footballer, according to Txiki Begiristain, director of football for Man City.

    He has extensive experience at top-tier clubs and is familiar with the Premier League. He can play as a six or an eight. He possesses the tactical and technical skills we are looking for in a midfielder, so it was an easy decision to bring him to City.

    He is a person we have closely watched for a very long time, and each time we did, we were impressed.

    “I’m glad he’s here. I’m very interested to see what he can do working with Pep and the rest of our backroom staff because this is a fantastic signing for this club. “.

    Use Sky Sports to follow the summer transfer window.

    Who will be moving during the summer transfer window, which opens on June 14 and closes on September 1 at 11 p.m. in England and midnight in Scotland?

    In our dedicated Transfer Centre blog on Sky Sports’ digital platforms, stay up to date with all the most recent transfer news and rumors. Sky Sports News is a good place to keep up with the details and analysis.

     

  • According to reports, Liverpool is dominating the competition to capture the 21-year-old Chelsea target.

    According to reports, Liverpool is dominating the competition to capture the 21-year-old Chelsea target.

    Chelsea ‘ Think' about using one stone to kill two birds, with Lukaku exchange transfer that would see ex-Arsenal target join
    Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent weeks.

    Liverpool are currently leading the race to sign the 21-year-old midfielder this summer, according to a report from the Transfer Room.

    The player is also reportedly a target for Chelsea and other Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Newcastle United are monitoring him.

    Veiga was a key player for Celta Vigo last season and has eleven goals and four assists to his credit in all competitions.

    The talented attacking midfielder has caught the attention of several Premier League clubs with his performances and where he lands remains to be seen.

    Apparently, the player has a €40m release clause in his contract and it remains to be seen if the Reds are ready to pay it.


    It’s no secret that Liverpool need midfield reinforcements. Veiga can play both as a number ten and as an advanced central midfielder.

    The talented youngster will help create goalscoring opportunities for Liverpool and he will also score goals himself.

    Chelsea certainly have more financial resources compared to Liverpool but the Reds can offer them European football next season.

    It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can fend off competition from their Premier League rivals and sign the talented young midfielder.

    Meanwhile, Chelsea also need to add quality and depth in midfield. Players like Mateo Kovacic are expected to move this summer and the Blues should look to sign a good playmaker.

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    Liverpool’s 24-year-old player will be fantastic, according to Jurgen Klopp, next season.

    Liverpool’s 24-year-old player will be fantastic, according to Jurgen Klopp, next season.

    Jurgen Klopp would expect Darwin Nunez to shine for Liverpool next season after an uneven first year in the Premier League at Anfield.

    According to Athletic, the German manager has high expectations for the 24-year-old striker, who scored 15 goals in his first season on Merseyside after Nunez completed a blockbuster transfer from Benfica to Liverpool that could cost up to £85m.

    With Roberto Firmino leaving Liverpool, Nunez is expected to be given more minutes as Klopp looks to split playing time between his five-star strikers. And the Uruguayan international could make a name for himself in the new season.

    In UEFA Europa League football, Nunez could become a Liverpool regular, making Klopp’s new task of juggling the team’s fitness while challenging for the Premier League title a challenge the former Benfica star could happily accept.

    Liverpool's 24-year-old player will be fantastic, according to Jurgen Klopp, next season.
    With Nunez now more accustomed to the Premier League and playing for Liverpool, fans expect him to improve on his goalscoring tally from last season, a feat the 24-year-old could easily match if he gives his brand new season. .

    Klopp is right to demand more of Nunez in his second season at Liverpool

    Nunez arrived at Liverpool this summer with one of Europe’s biggest shouts and while 15 goals isn’t a bad tally for a striker making his Premier League debut, many fans and critics were expecting more. . And Klopp has every right to demand more from the striker next season.

    In fact, Nunez has grown in confidence with every game in England and for Liverpool.

    And with the Reds entering a whole new world with the Europa League next year, the South American talisman could become the attacking leader of the Anfield side if all goes well for the former Benfica star.

  • Chelsea transfer news: First signing agreed to and £34 million deal completed amid Moises Caicedo update.

    Chelsea transfer news: First signing agreed to and £34 million deal completed amid Moises Caicedo update.

    Chelsea transfer news: First signing agreed to and £34 million deal completed amid Moises Caicedo update.
    Transfer rumors surrounding Chelsea include stories about Mateo Kovacic, Moises Caicedo, and Nicolas Jackson.

    Nicolas Jackson and Chelsea agree on personal terms.

    Chelsea already has many deals in the works for this summer’s transfer window, and they might soon finalize their first one. One name might be on the door before Christopher Nkunku, who is anticipated to join the Blues this summer.

    The Evening Standard broke the news on Wednesday that the Blues and Villarreal have begun negotiations regarding a potential transfer for their striker Nicolas Jackson. And now that the Athletic is reporting that personal terms have been settled, it appears that a deal is close.

    route leading to the transfer of Moises Caicedo.

    Chelsea transfer news: First signing agreed to and £34 million deal completed amid Moises Caicedo update.
    Amid interest from Chelsea in the midfielder, Brighton has signed their potential replacement for Moises Caicedo.

    The 21-year-old was a standout performer for the Seagulls last season as Roberto De Zerbi’s team won European football for the first time in their history. The Ecuadorian appeared ready to leave Brighton in January, but the south coast team maintained their composure, and the midfielder ultimately agreed to renew his contract with the Seagulls.

    However, De Zerbi acknowledged last month that Caicedo and recent Liverpool acquisition Alexis Mac Allister might leave the team this summer. football. London is aware that Chelsea are wary that Caicedo could cost close to £100 million. In the meantime, Brighton have already improved their midfield options.

    Deal worth £34 million is reached by Chelsea.

    Chelsea transfer news: First signing agreed to and £34 million deal completed amid Moises Caicedo update.
    As Mauricio Pochettino appears set to oversee a number of changes in the squad this summer, Chelsea’s great midfield overhaul is currently under way. Numerous players are rumored to be leaving the team because the overcrowded dressing room needs to be reduced before the new season.

    According to ESPN, Kovacic is about to finalize a transfer to Manchester City, so the two parties seem to be getting closer. Personal terms have already been agreed upon with the Croatian international, whose contract only has one year left to run.

    The reported fee is £34 points 2 million, which will be a welcome windfall for the Blues as they rebuild during the transfer window.

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    Chelsea has already signed the “new Lionel Messi.”, as Enzo Fernandez’s ideal partner found.

    Chelsea has already signed the "new Lionel Messi.", as Enzo Fernandez's ideal partner found.
    Chelsea transfer news: The Blues have spoken to their first summer hire as they prepare to sign Moises Caicedo. In order for the two to play together, Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping.

    Kendry Paez, Chelsea’s first and only summer transfer that has been officially confirmed, has made a statement since joining the team. After months of negotiations with Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle, the 16-year-old, who won’t join until his 18th birthday, was signed.

    It offers a potential pathway for the player and is the same team that Moises Caicedo, a current transfer target, played for in his youth. Football has replaced Caicedo as Chelsea’s top priority this summer. The two Ecuadorians have long-term aspirations of joining the Blues as teammates. This is understood in London.

    It’s not as unlikely as it might seem, despite a five-year age difference. Following Roberto De Zerbi’s admission that he had probably played his last match for the club, two years after making his debut, Chelsea is making a strong effort to sign the Brighton star. Caicedo, who costs more than £70 million, is an example of the unrealized potential of South American leagues.

    In recent years, Brighton has successfully exploited this market, and Chelsea is now considering doing the same. Even at such a young age, the addition of Kendry is a strong sign of the caliber and confidence in the players of the future.

    Chelsea has already signed the "new Lionel Messi.", as Enzo Fernandez's ideal partner found.
    The player has maintained his composure even after being named to his first senior international team. He told ESPN, “I don’t feel pressure; I’m focused on Independiente, on the Libertadores, and I’ll keep playing the best I can.

    Later this month, when the national team plays Bolivia and Costa Rica, Kendry will have the chance to make his international debut. High expectations are placed on him as a player because he excelled for his country’s junior teams and advanced to play men’s football in Ecuador.

    “I need to keep working and concentrate on my studies if I want to get there well. To exchange ideas with players like Enzo [Fernandez] and other unique individuals will be a special experience. I’m concentrating on Independiente Del Valle right now, though it’s wonderful,” he continued. “I’ll keep doing what I’m doing here, there are only two years left, I know it goes by quickly. ”.

    After being acquired by Benfica for only £10 million last year, Fernandez was another player to quickly transition from South America to the Premier League. After being acquired by Chelsea for £107 million, he went on to become a world champion and a British record transfer within six months. Even at such a young age, Kendry has a history of success, from playing for River Plate to commanding midfields in the Champions League.

    Being one of the most promising players on the Ecuadorian team, he has unavoidably received comparisons to Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona. He might yet surpass late Maradona’s mark for being the youngest player to make his South American debut. He has his eye on it.

    Chelsea has already signed the "new Lionel Messi.", as Enzo Fernandez's ideal partner found.
    He said, “I have to keep working for what is coming; I want to be there, break another record. “It’s crucial for me to beat a player who was the best, world champion, and most elite player. It is amazing that an Ecuadorian broke the top record.
    “.
    However, he objects to the comparisons to the two great Argentines. I’m Kendry, and I’m going to give Ecuador a name. I refuse to be compared to Messi, so I’m going to keep being me. He is the best and very special. Because I’m still in the process and I’m only 16 years old, they cannot compare me to him.

    “I need to learn a lot and gain a lot of experience. In due time, possibly with my winnings, perhaps with the Ecuadorian Kendry Paez. There is only me doing it. ”.

    Chelsea appears to have acquired a player who is mature for his age and will benefit from his early participation in the national team. They have similar expectations for the gifted Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos, who was also loaned back to South America this year, and they will be secretly hoping to see the two of them on the field together, perhaps with Caicedo.