Chelsea has strengthened its squad with the signing of young striker Marc Guiu from Barcelona and agreed to a transfer for defender Aaron Anselmino from Boca Juniors. Guiu, a Barcelona academy product, has impressed with his performances in the Spanish league and Champions League, while Anselmino, a rising star in Argentina, is expected to join Chelsea in the near future.
Aston Villa has bolstered their defense by signing Dutch left-back Ian Maatsen from Chelsea. The 22-year-old, who impressed on loan at Borussia Dortmund last season, joins Villa for a reported fee of £37.5 million and is the second signing for manager Unai Emery this summer.
Chelsea has secured the signing of Brazilian teenage forward Estevao Willian from Palmeiras for a reported fee of $37 million. The 17-year-old, known for his dribbling skills and pace, will join the Blues in the 2025-26 season.
Chelsea will kick off their 2024-25 Premier League campaign with a challenging encounter against defending champions Manchester City on August 18. The match marks the debut of new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who will face his former boss Pep Guardiola in a highly anticipated clash at Stamford Bridge.
The 2023-24 Premier League season begins with a blockbuster matchup as Manchester City travels to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea, marking the start of City’s fifth consecutive title defence. Chelsea’s new manager, Enzo Maresca, a former assistant to Pep Guardiola, will face his former team. Other notable opening fixtures include Arsenal hosting Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leicester City welcoming Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United taking on Southampton. Ipswich Town’s return to the Premier League after 22 years will be marked by a match against Liverpool.
Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea after a disappointing season in which the club failed to secure qualification for the Champions League. Chelsea finished sixth in the Premier League standings, were beaten finalists in the English League Cup, and reached the semifinals of the FA Cup. Pochettino leaves Chelsea after just one season in charge, having failed to end his search for a first trophy in English soccer after spells with Southampton and Tottenham previously.
Chelsea’s victory over Tottenham Hotspur has boosted their chances of qualifying for European competition, while Tottenham’s hopes of securing a Champions League spot have taken a hit. Chelsea now has a significant advantage over both Manchester United and Newcastle United, who are also vying for the final Premier League spot that leads to the Champions League.
Jamie Redknapp has shared his views on Chelsea’s performance under Mauricio Pochettino during the club’s first season under his leadership. Redknapp believes that despite the ups and downs, the Blues should retain Pochettino for the upcoming season.
Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge dealt a significant blow to Spurs’ top-four aspirations and strengthened their own chances of securing European qualification. Trevoh Chalobah’s towering header and Nicolas Jackson’s second-half strike sealed the win for the hosts, exposing Tottenham’s vulnerabilities in set-piece situations.
Chelsea battled to a hard-fought draw at Prenton Park as they faced Liverpool in the Women’s Super League. The match was an entertaining affair, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess. Chelsea took the lead early in the first half through a stunning strike from Sam Kerr, but Liverpool responded emphatically with a goal from Katie Stengel just minutes later. The second half saw both teams continue to push for the win, but neither could find a breakthrough. The result leaves Chelsea in second place in the WSL standings, while Liverpool remains in fifth.
