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  Chelsea have announced their 29 man squad for the United States:  Goalkeepers: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Gabriel Slonina, Lucas Bergstrom, Eddie Beach, Jamie Cumming. Defenders: Thiago Silva, Trevoh Chalobah, Ben Chilwell, Marc Cucurella, Malo Gusto, Bashir Humphreys, Levi Colwill, Ian Maatsen, Alfie Gilchrist. Midfielders: Enzo, Conor Gallagher, Carney Chukwuemeka, Andrey Santos, Cesare Casadei, Lewis Hall. Forwards: Mykhailo Mudryk, Raheem Sterling, Noni Madueke, Angelo Gabriel, Diego Moreira, Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku, Mason Burstow, Dujuan Richards [training only] Reece James reported feeling unwell on Monday morning so is not travelling to USA as a precaution. He will join up with the Chelsea squad as soon as he's better. Wesley Fofana has not travelled with the #Chelsea squad due to a knee injury, which is currently being assessed. Marcus Bettinelli, Benoit Badiashile and Armando Broja will too remain as they continue their respective recoveries from injury. Aubameyang a

Chelsea position on Levi Colwill remains clear: not for sale, part of future project and new contract to be discussed again soon.  New manager Pochettino on Levi Colwill: “He is a Chelsea player and in the last few months at Brighton he was playing really well. He is one of our players and I need to talk with him when he arrives next week.” “I need to get a feel for him, I need to hear what he has in his mind, what he expects. Then, of course, for him to listen to what I expect from him.” Chelsea have rejected £30M offer from Brighton and are not willing to sell Levi Colwill in any cost. Levi Colwill will join the Chelsea squad for the pre-season tour of the US on the 17th of July. Chelsea winger Noni Madueke joked that he will be "making sure" that Levi Colwill comes back to Stamford Bridge with him!  Chelsea will table a new long-term contract offer to Levi Colwill very soon, now that the Euros are over. Colwill will speak to Pochettino, when he joins the Chelsea squad to f

Mauricio Pochettino's first Chelsea press conference was brilliant as he was confident and clear, and  this is what he said.  Mauricio Pochettino to the media: “I hope you’re nice to me, it’s not compulsory this conference, I can stand up and walk away.” " I am so proud to be here. It's a great opportunity for me to be back in the Premier League, the best in the world. Chelsea convinced me to be here. A great team.  I'm proud of my past but I need to look forward. I hope to build a relationship with everyone." "What I need to do is coach, not only the players but the staff, to guide them to achieve what we and the fans expect. The past is the past. We only need to think to be positive and really believe." “ Every single season, not only the players, the staff and people, in football you have to move on quick. If not, you are dead. What I found from day one, the squad is not all the squad yet. But the players were very open, and the attitude was opening. 

Chelsea Confirm César Azpilicueta will leave the club after 11 years ahead of his move to Atletico Madrid.  Cesar Azpilicueta made 508 appearances and lifted the 2021 UCL as captain.  Cesar Azpilicueta become the first ever Chelsea player to win ever cup in the club's history.  Bohley/Eghbali: “Cesar leaves an everlasting mark at Chelsea, as a warrior, as a champion, and as loyal Chelsea legend. He has set the standards at the club for more than a decade and demonstrated to everyone what is required day in, day out to achieve success.”  “Coaches and teammates past and present have trusted him to lead by example as captain. He has done so immaculately on and off the pitch, something for which we are grateful. For that and so much more, Cesar will always be welcomed back at Stamford Bridge.” Azpilicueta "This is, without a doubt, the hardest letter I have ever had to write, but I want to be the one to share this with you: after 11 incredible seasons proudly keeping the blue flag

Chelsea and Manchester United agree fee for Mason Mount. Deal for Mount worth up to £60M (£55M + £5M adds. )   Mason Mount will undergo medicals with Man United after the weekend.  Contract will be valid until June 2028, five-year deal agreed weeks ago.  Mason Mount will earn £250,000 a week potentially with bonuses to £300,000 per week at Man United.   Chelsea have raised £125m from the sales of Mason Mount and Kai Havertz.  Manchester United NEVER left the race for Mason Mount despite reports… and they never entered the race for Caicedo. Erik ten Hag had also tried to sign Mason Mount on loan for Ajax in 2018 before he joined Derby County instead.  Chelsea will now step up their efforts to sign midfielder Moises Caicedo from Brighton. — Brighton value him at £100m bu t Chelsea hope to set up a deal worth around £80m.  Crucial business to get done before pre-season starts next week.  United had contacted Moises Caicedo’s team as an alternative to Mount, a conclusion in the Mount deal