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Athletic sources on why Chelsea dumped Renato Veiga for exciting new option

The next Chelsea deal coming down the transfer pipeline is the signing of Jorrel Hato. According to well connected reporter Ben Jacobs, we can expect that deal to be done sometime in the next 48 hours.

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Materazzi thanks Chelsea and Maresca for beating PSG in Club World Cup Final

Former Inter defender Marco Materazzi thanks Enzo Maresca and Chelsea for ‘avenging’ Inter’s defeat in the Champions League Final against PSG and admits ex-Everton coach Walter Smith was like ‘a father’ to him.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / July 29

Chelsea expected to be on the hunt for Manchester United outcast even if Xavi Simons arrives; there is a catch

Manchester United may have a list of players they would like to sign this summer but an even bigger thing for them to sort out is the exit of players who no longer have a future at the club.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 28

Chelsea ready to hand Enzo Maresca shiny new €70m attacking weapon

With Joao Felix’s miraculous exit to Saudi Arabia now almost confirmed, Chelsea are stepping up their chase of an attacking player to come in and fill that gap in the squad.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 27

'Based on what I’ve heard' – Enzo Maresca has already made tactical decision on new Chelsea player

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has apparently already made a tactical decision on one new player who’s come in this summer. That is at least according to an exclusive report that has come in this morning.

Chelsea FC News / The Trivela Effect / July 25

Chelsea suffer transfer blow for dream defensive target

Chelsea have already spent over £200m on new players in 2025. They’re not done yet, though. The Blues have been linked with several players and could easily end up spending another £150m before the summer is over.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Extratime Talk / July 25

Chelsea Discover Transfer Price For Versatile Dutch Defender Who Can Add More Steel To Enzo Maresca’s Backline

Chelsea are still enjoying themselves after having won the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup title by defeating Paris Saint-Germain in the final. However, the Blues remain in the transfer market to improve their squad even after signing the likes of Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens to strengthen their frontline going forward.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / July 25

Enzo Maresca discovers Chelsea fate as owners set objectives for 2025/26 season

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has learned what the club's expectations are for the 2025/26 campaign. Maresca concluded his first year in charge of Chelsea with an emphatic Club World Cup triumph, to add to their Conference League silverware and securing Champions League qualification via the Premier League.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 24

Chelsea Agree Deal for Much Sought After Winger as Medical Set for Friday

Chelsea appear to be moving in the right direction following an initial period of instability after the BlueCo takeover. Enzo Maresca‘s side have Champions League football to look forward to and are fresh from recently winning the Club World Cup.

RB Leipzig News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / July 24

Ajax make big Jorrel Hato decision after handing in Chelsea transfer request

Enzo Maresca could be on the verge of welcoming another signing to Chelsea after Jorrel Hato was left out of Ajax’s pre-season squad to face Celtic. Hato has been the subject of interest from Chelsea and the 19-year-old has expressed his desire to join Chelsea this summer after agreeing personal terms with the Blues.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 24

Enzo Maresca Tactical Evolution & How Chelsea Beat PSG

Upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge, Enzo Maresca was labelled many things. A Pep Guardiola disciple, a stubborn coach, a my way or the high way kind of manager.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / July 23

Why Chelsea are the only official Club World Cup champions amid FIFA decision

Chelsea were crowned Champions of the World earlier this month after an emphatic 3-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final. A brace

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 18

How Chelsea can make €90m dream signing happen and where he fits in Enzo Maresca’s team

Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers has long felt like a bridge too far for Chelsea this summer, but that could still change. The Blues have already made serious attacking signings, adding Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Estevao Willian and Jamie Gittens to the first team, with Geovany Quenda lined up tomorrow.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 17

The Athletic reveal whether CWC revenue will make a difference in Chelsea’s transfer plans

The Athletic have revealed whether the Club World Cup revenue will make a difference to Chelsea’s transfer plans. The Blues are recruiting well so far this summer, bringing in players that it seems will make manager Enzo Maresca happy as well as sticking within their plans and the project and how they recruit.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 17

Journalist believes Enzo Maresca made decision on Chelsea player after time at Club World Cup

One journalist believes that Enzo Maresca made a decision on one Chelsea player after Club World Cup involvement. Chelsea obviously won the competition on Sunday night thrashing PSG 3-0, and most Chelsea fans are still celebrating this triumph and soaking it up, and rightly so as well.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 16

Matt Law reveals Chelsea’s expectations for next season after Club World Cup success

The expectation inside Chelsea for next season is to start with a top four finish, whilst also demonstrating progress according to Matt Law. Enzo Maresca oversaw a successful first season in charge as he guided Chelsea back to the Champions League, and won the Conference League.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 15

Todd Boehly explains what got Chelsea the win over PSG and praises 'very skilled' Maresca

Todd Boehly has been the most outspoken of Chelsea’s new ownership group, but he still appears very rarely outside of interviews at big global business conferences.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 15

Chelsea defender shuts down two dangerous wide men and shows why Bayern want him

There was quite a lot of chatter about Enzo Maresca and his team selection before kick off on Sunday night, and there was plenty of frustration about his decision to once again deploy Reece James in midfield.

Crystal Palace News / Total Apex Sports / July 14

Chelsea Given Huge Injury Blow In Club World Cup Final

Chelsea might’ve lifted the Club World Cup in style with a dominant 3-0 win over PSG, but not everything went according to plan. As the blue shirts danced in delight and Enzo Maresca celebrated his second major piece of silverware with the club in over two months, one troublesome moment happened in an otherwise perfect evening.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 14

Maresca reveals first thing he’ll do after Chelsea’s Club World Cup victory

Enzo Maresca is delighted with Chelsea’s season but reveals the first thing he’ll do after their Club World Cup victory is to return to Italy for holidays.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 14

Cole Palmer praises clever 'gameplan' trick that Enzo Maresca used to create all 3 goals

When we saw the team sheet for last night’s Chelsea triumph over PSG in New York, we noted that Enzo Maresca had wheeled out one of his favourite new tricks.

RB Leipzig News / The Trivela Effect / July 13

Enzo Maresca Trying to Disrespectfully Push Christopher Nkunku on the Way Out

Since his appointment as head coach of Chelsea, Enzo Maresca’s relationship with Christopher Nkunku has raised eyebrows across Stamford Bridge. It appears Maresca has never planned to feature Nkunku heavily, and recent training ground tactics suggest a calculated ploy to push the forward out, reports L’Equipe, via Get French Football News.

Real Betis News / A Stamford Bridge Too Far / July 12