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Raheem Sterling has been told that he is not part of Chelsea's plans

Chelsea tell Sterling to find another club

Raheem Sterling has no expectation of featuring for Chelsea this season after being told by head coach Enzo Maresca that he is not in his plans.

Soccer • 21 Aug 24

Transfer wrap: Felix joins Chelsea, Gallagher to Atleti

Chelsea have signed Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid on a seven-year contract, 15 months after he last played for the club on loan, with Conor Gallagher going in the opposite direction.

Soccer • 21 Aug 24

Raheem Sterling (L) was left out of the loss to Man City

Sterling's Chelsea future in doubt after statement

Raheem Sterling's Chelsea future is in doubt after new boss Enzo Maresca said he plans to clear up the former England winger's situation in the coming days.

Soccer • 19 Aug 24

Erling Haaland slips home the opening goal as Man City dispatch Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Man City begin five-in-a-row tilt with win at Chelsea

Manchester City began their pursuit of a fifth consecutive Premier League title with a comfortable 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge to ruin Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca's first game in charge.

Soccer • 18 Aug 24

Premier League: Chelsea 0-2 Manchester City recap

Enzo Maresca takes charge of Chelsea for the first time in the Premier League as the Blues welcome champions Manchester City to Stamford Bridge

Soccer • 18 Aug 24

Maresca talks up chances of Chelsea title challenge

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca promised it is only a matter of time before the club is ready to challenge at the top of the Premier League table, as he prepares to kick off his Stamford Bridge tenure at home to Manchester City on Sunday.

Soccer • 16 Aug 24

Pedro Neto salutes the crowd at Chelsea's pre-season friendly with Inter Milan

Chelsea complete deal for Pedro Neto

Chelsea have signed Pedro Neto from Wolves on a seven-year contract.

Soccer • 11 Aug 24

Conor Gallagher looks to be on his way out of Chelsea

League PSR rules forcing academy sales - Chelsea boss

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said Premier League clubs are having to sell academy players due to the league's profit and sustainability rules.

Soccer • 06 Aug 24

Enzo Fernandez helped Argentina win Copa America

Chelsea will not sanction Fernandez over chant

Chelsea will take no action against Enzo Fernandez over a racially offensive chant after the player made a voluntary contribution to an anti-discrimination charity.

Soccer • 30 Jul 24

Chelsea players Enzo Fernandez and Reece James pictured last year

Maresca expects no issues for Fernandez upon return

New Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca does not expect any problems within his playing squad when Enzo Fernandez returns to club duty next week.

Soccer • 24 Jul 24

Aston Villa have signed Amadou Onana from Everton

Villa confirm Onana move, Chelsea make Wiley signing

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Everton midfielder Amadou Onana.

Soccer • 23 Jul 24

Enzo Fernandez with the Copa America trophy

Fernandez apology as Fofana slams 'uninhibited racism'

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has described a video posted on social media by his club team-mate Enzo Fernandez as "uninhibited racism".

Soccer • 17 Jul 24

Ian Maatsen was part of the Borussia Dortmund team beaten by Real Madrid in last season's Champions League final during a loan move from Chelsea

Villa land defender Maatsen in £37m deal from Chelsea

Aston Villa have announced the signing of Netherlands international Ian Maatsen from Premier League rivals Chelsea for a reported £37.5million.

Soccer • 28 Jun 24

Tosin Adarabioyo turned down the offer of a new contract from Fulham in April

Chelsea sign Adarabioyo to bolster defence

Chelsea have completed the signing of Fulham's Tosin Adarabioyo on a four-year deal, with the defender set to move on 1 July following the expiry of his contract at Craven Cottage.

Soccer • 07 Jun 24

Enzo Maresca takes over from Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea appoint Maresca as new head coach

Chelsea have appointed Enzo Maresca as their new head coach on a five-year contract.

Soccer • 03 Jun 24

Chelsea's upturn in the second half of the season was in many ways down to the goals scored by Cole Palmer

Palmer: Chelsea switch put me on fast track for England

Cole Palmer believes his move to Chelsea last summer fast-tracked his progress into the England squad and put him on course for his first major tournament.

Soccer • 29 May 24

Chelsea in talks with Leicester over head coach Maresca

Chelsea are reportedly in advanced talks to make Leicester's Enzo Maresca their new head coach.

Soccer • 27 May 24

Kieran McKenna is among Chelsea's top targets

McKenna on three-man Chelsea shortlist

Chelsea have drawn up a shortlist of three possible candidates to replace Mauricio Pochettino, with Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna a leading contender.

Soccer • 25 May 24

Pochettino had led his Chelsea side to a strong finish to claim sixth in the Premier League table

Chelsea part ways with Pochettino after one season

Mauricio Pochettino has left his role as Chelsea manager by mutual agreement, the club have announced.

Soccer • 21 May 24

Chelsea won the title on score difference from Manchester City

Hayes ends Chelsea tenure with her 'best title'

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes described it as her "best title" after her side were once again crowned Women's Super League champions having thrashed Manchester United 6-0 at Old Trafford in the final game of her tenure.

Soccer • 18 May 24

Cole Palmer set Chelsea on their way to victory

Palmer and Nkunku steer Chelsea past Brighton

Cole Palmer helped steer Chelsea a step closer to European qualification by claiming his 22nd Premier League goal of the season in a pulsating 2-1 win at Brighton.

Soccer • 15 May 24

Maika Hamano scored the all-important goal

Chelsea in pole position to retain WSL title after win

Chelsea ensured they will enter the final day of the Women's Super League season on top of the table and in pole position to win a fifth straight title after a 1-0 win away to Tottenham.

Soccer • 15 May 24

Mauricio Pochettino and Chelsea have enjoyed a strong second half of the season

Pochettino keen to remain at Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino said he is planning for next season at Chelsea despite uncertainty surrounding his position, as he reiterated his desire to stay and forge an emotional bond with supporters.

Soccer • 14 May 24

'If we split it's not a problem,' the Argentinian said

Pochettino: Split 'would not be the end of the world'

Mauricio Pochettino admitted "it would not be the end of the world" if he left Chelsea this summer.

Soccer • 10 May 24

Nicolas Jackson was on target again for Chelsea

Premier League: Chelsea annihilate West Ham, Villa lose

Aston Villa's quest for Champions League qualification suffered a setback after Joao Pedro ended Brighton's six-match Premier League winless run with a dramatic 87th-minute winner.

Soccer • 05 May 24