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Former Chelsea defender admits that 'you do need success right away' at the club

Originally posted on Chelsea News | By Simon Phillips | Last updated Apr 8, 2026 9:22 AM ET

Former Chelsea defender William Gallas has admitted that actually, you do need success right away at this club.

This has been a largely debated subject since the new owners came in, and all Blues fans have had an opinion on it.

Chelsea’s owners have put a strategy in place that seemingly favours a long term project more than anything else. So we have kept on hearing the words ‘patience’ and that this strategy will eventually come to fruition.

They have been buying up young talents before they get too expensive and hope they come good. If they don’t come good, they are just sold on for a profit. This means the squad has been raw and immature at times, and real sustained success could take time.

Gallas says that at Chelsea, you need success NOW!

Gallas on Chelsea

In some quotes picked up on X this week, Gallas said:

“Speaking as a former player, especially for a big club like Chelsea, you do need success right away.”

And he’s right, unfortunately. Chelsea demands success, it’s part of the modern day culture here.

Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer has been speaking about Chelsea’s test against Man City this weekend and his own level of preparation. He’s also been speaking about his own form of late.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are closing on a deal to sign Valentin Barco from Strasbourg this summer, and it is Liam Rosenior who has apparently played a key role in convincing the player to join.

This article first appeared on Chelsea News and was syndicated with permission.

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