2 months ago
Xabi Alonso has confirmed Moises Caicedo will miss Chelsea's Carabao Cup clash with Leeds but could return this weekend.
Caicedo is yet to recover from the injury which kept him out of the defeat to **** nal, with Alonso unwilling to take any unnecessary risks with the midfielder.
Summer signing Marco Palestra will also miss the Leeds game as he continues to work towards full fitness.
"No, not yet. Still not ready to go," Alonso said when asked about the pair.
"Not the moment to take too early risk. So we go game by game with them and it's too early."
#game #miss #take
Caicedo is yet to recover from the injury which kept him out of the defeat to **** nal, with Alonso unwilling to take any unnecessary risks with the midfielder.
Summer signing Marco Palestra will also miss the Leeds game as he continues to work towards full fitness.
"No, not yet. Still not ready to go," Alonso said when asked about the pair.
"Not the moment to take too early risk. So we go game by game with them and it's too early."
#game #miss #take
2 months ago
Delonte West is recognized as one of the NBA's most tragic stories, having fallen on hard times after his career was cut short in 2012. However, during his playing days, the guard was prolific enough to garner attention from one of the league's best.
West famously represented teams such as the Dallas Mavericks, the Seattle SuperSonics, and the Boston Celtics during his seven-year NBA career. Still, his stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers as LeBron James' teammate is discussed more often.
Delonte West's tenure in Cleveland began after being traded to the Cavaliers by the Seattle SuperSonics during the 2007-08 season. While speaking about joining the Cavs on a Kick livestream, West revealed that LeBron James recruited him during a game between Cleveland and Seattle. He shared:
"I was in Seattle, you know, half the year; at the end of the year, they went to Oklahoma. We were playing Cleveland out in Seattle like, you know, the first month of the season, and I was cooking. Then, I remember we were sitting at the foul line, and James, he was like, 'Man, you know I've been, you know, I followed you in college.' You know what I'm saying? He's like, 'You remember that time I came to Philly at the Palestra to watch you play?' And I was like, 'Yeah, I remember.'"
"He was like, 'Man, you want to come play with Cleveland?' I thought he was just doing a veteran trick," West continued. "I thought he was just trying to get me out of my game by, you know, getting familiarity, but he was serious."
#cleveland
West famously represented teams such as the Dallas Mavericks, the Seattle SuperSonics, and the Boston Celtics during his seven-year NBA career. Still, his stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers as LeBron James' teammate is discussed more often.
Delonte West's tenure in Cleveland began after being traded to the Cavaliers by the Seattle SuperSonics during the 2007-08 season. While speaking about joining the Cavs on a Kick livestream, West revealed that LeBron James recruited him during a game between Cleveland and Seattle. He shared:
"I was in Seattle, you know, half the year; at the end of the year, they went to Oklahoma. We were playing Cleveland out in Seattle like, you know, the first month of the season, and I was cooking. Then, I remember we were sitting at the foul line, and James, he was like, 'Man, you know I've been, you know, I followed you in college.' You know what I'm saying? He's like, 'You remember that time I came to Philly at the Palestra to watch you play?' And I was like, 'Yeah, I remember.'"
"He was like, 'Man, you want to come play with Cleveland?' I thought he was just doing a veteran trick," West continued. "I thought he was just trying to get me out of my game by, you know, getting familiarity, but he was serious."
#cleveland
2 months ago
Marco Palestra was noticeably once again absent from Chelsea's squad as they prepare to face off against London rivals ****** nal at the Emirates Stadium
Palestra was not present in the visitors' starting lineup, whilst Riccardo Calafiori starts at left-back for the hosts.
It follows comments from the Italian at the Gran Gala del Calcio last week, where Palestra spoke to Sky Sport, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb.
Palestra was named in the Serie A team of the year for the 25/26 campaign, for his performances during a loan spell with Cagliari. He impressed greatly with the Sardinian side and parent club Atalanta faced interest from Inter and then Chelsea for the Italy international.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JULY 28: Marco Palestra of Chelsea FC heads the ball during the Sydney Super Cup match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Accor Stadium on July 28, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
#australia
Palestra was not present in the visitors' starting lineup, whilst Riccardo Calafiori starts at left-back for the hosts.
It follows comments from the Italian at the Gran Gala del Calcio last week, where Palestra spoke to Sky Sport, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb.
Palestra was named in the Serie A team of the year for the 25/26 campaign, for his performances during a loan spell with Cagliari. He impressed greatly with the Sardinian side and parent club Atalanta faced interest from Inter and then Chelsea for the Italy international.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JULY 28: Marco Palestra of Chelsea FC heads the ball during the Sydney Super Cup match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Accor Stadium on July 28, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
#australia
2 months ago
Luciano Spalletti will likely look to Jeremie Boga, Nico Gonzalez and Francisco Conceiçao behind Randal Kolo Muani in the Juventus attack, while Diego Moreira is tipped to start his first Milan game.
It kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 BST] at the Allianz Stadium.
HONG KONG, CHINA – AUGUST 5: Jeremie Boga of Juventus FC (L) and Marco Palestra of Chelsea FC (R) competes to the ball during the Chelsea v Juventus – Pre-Season Friendly at the Kai Tak Stadium on August 5, 2026 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Juventus must cope without Khephren Thuram, Kenan Yildiz, Jeff Ekhator, Juan Cabal, Weston McKennie, Andrea Cambiaso, Pepe Matar Sarri and Arkadiusz Milik, while Milan have travelled to Turin without Matteo Gabbia.
Juventus coach Spalletti is expected to pick a 4-2-3-1 system with Boga, Gonzalez and Conceiçao playing as attacking midfielders behind Kolo Muani, according to multiple Italian sources, including Sky Sport.
#boga #kolo #muani #stadium
It kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 BST] at the Allianz Stadium.
HONG KONG, CHINA – AUGUST 5: Jeremie Boga of Juventus FC (L) and Marco Palestra of Chelsea FC (R) competes to the ball during the Chelsea v Juventus – Pre-Season Friendly at the Kai Tak Stadium on August 5, 2026 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Juventus must cope without Khephren Thuram, Kenan Yildiz, Jeff Ekhator, Juan Cabal, Weston McKennie, Andrea Cambiaso, Pepe Matar Sarri and Arkadiusz Milik, while Milan have travelled to Turin without Matteo Gabbia.
Juventus coach Spalletti is expected to pick a 4-2-3-1 system with Boga, Gonzalez and Conceiçao playing as attacking midfielders behind Kolo Muani, according to multiple Italian sources, including Sky Sport.
#boga #kolo #muani #stadium
2 months ago
It may still be just the start of the new season, but some clear lineup preferences have already emerged — presumably not just for the WAGNH Community but for Xabi Alonso as well. Namely, we know that our best front-three at the moment are Cole Palmer, João Pedro, and Morgan Rogers. And we know that we have to have Maxence Lacroix alongside Levi Colwill in defense. And we know that we want Reece James on the pitch in some way, shape, or form.
So the major decisions in the lineup choices currently revolve around midfield, wing-backs, and the third defender.
For the latter, the WAGNH Community prefer Josh Acheampong over Wesley Fofana by a 49-39 margin.
For the wing-backs, the voters want Jorrel Hato and Pedro Neto, with Pep Chavarría garnering only 27% and Marco Palestra still out injured. Malo Gusto checks in at 43 per cent, not nearly enough at this position, or midfield.
For the midfield, perhaps most crucially, the vote favors Roméo Lavia alongside James. Moisés Caicedo's unknown injury status is reflected in his measly 24 per cent vote share. Still ahead of Valentín Barco, at just 20.
#still #midfield #pedro #alongside
So the major decisions in the lineup choices currently revolve around midfield, wing-backs, and the third defender.
For the latter, the WAGNH Community prefer Josh Acheampong over Wesley Fofana by a 49-39 margin.
For the wing-backs, the voters want Jorrel Hato and Pedro Neto, with Pep Chavarría garnering only 27% and Marco Palestra still out injured. Malo Gusto checks in at 43 per cent, not nearly enough at this position, or midfield.
For the midfield, perhaps most crucially, the vote favors Roméo Lavia alongside James. Moisés Caicedo's unknown injury status is reflected in his measly 24 per cent vote share. Still ahead of Valentín Barco, at just 20.
#still #midfield #pedro #alongside
2 months ago
Seagate gained 6.3% and Western Digital rose 5.9% on September 4 even as the S&P 500 fell 0.4%. The pairing was consistent with investors rotating toward profitable storage infrastructure rather than making a random defensive trade. Generative AI creates enormous data sets, checkpoints, logs, and retrieval stores, so the storage layer can benefit even when investors are less willing to pay for distant software profits. Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX) and Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) represent different ways to express that demand.
Source: Seagate
Seagate is the mass-capacity hard-drive specialist. In its latest fiscal-year release, management attributed performance to robust cloud data-center demand and argued that AI-driven data creation should support durable demand for high-capacity storage. The bull case is economic density: hyperscalers still need low-cost capacity behind expensive compute. The bear case is concentration and cyclicality. A few cloud buyers can change purchasing schedules quickly, and areal-density transitions can disrupt yields or costs.
Insider Monkey's filings database counted 131 hedge funds holding Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX) at June 30, up from 93 at March 31. Palestra Capital Management, managed by Andrew Immerman and Jeremy Schiffman, reported 386,123 shares, about 31% more than the 294,000 shares disclosed in Q1. That growing cohort indicates wider professional participation, not a guarantee that managers still held the shares when they rallied.
Western Digital offers exposure to hard drives after the Sandisk separation simplified its public-company story. Its appeal is similar: higher-capacity drives can monetize the expanding archive behind AI training and inference. The bear case is that cloud customers have purchasing leverage, while rapid shifts between flash, disk, and emerging architectures can change the mix more quickly than depreciation schedules do.
#digital #data #case
Source: Seagate
Seagate is the mass-capacity hard-drive specialist. In its latest fiscal-year release, management attributed performance to robust cloud data-center demand and argued that AI-driven data creation should support durable demand for high-capacity storage. The bull case is economic density: hyperscalers still need low-cost capacity behind expensive compute. The bear case is concentration and cyclicality. A few cloud buyers can change purchasing schedules quickly, and areal-density transitions can disrupt yields or costs.
Insider Monkey's filings database counted 131 hedge funds holding Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX) at June 30, up from 93 at March 31. Palestra Capital Management, managed by Andrew Immerman and Jeremy Schiffman, reported 386,123 shares, about 31% more than the 294,000 shares disclosed in Q1. That growing cohort indicates wider professional participation, not a guarantee that managers still held the shares when they rallied.
Western Digital offers exposure to hard drives after the Sandisk separation simplified its public-company story. Its appeal is similar: higher-capacity drives can monetize the expanding archive behind AI training and inference. The bear case is that cloud customers have purchasing leverage, while rapid shifts between flash, disk, and emerging architectures can change the mix more quickly than depreciation schedules do.
#digital #data #case
2 months ago
Marco Palestra has been left out of the Chelsea squad for the second match in a row following his €60m summer transfer from Atalanta, as an unspecified injury issue keeps him waiting for his Premier League debut.
Palestra raised eyebrows in Italy when he decided to join Premier League side Chelsea rather than reigning Serie A and Coppa Italia champions Inter, who had been heavily linked with a move for the Italy talent in the early stages of the summer transfer window.
Marco Palestra has completed his transfer to Chelsea from Atalanta (chelseafc.com)
The 21-year-old, who earned his first caps for the Italy national team earlier this year, impressed with his performances for Chelsea during pre-season and had been expected to be part of Xabi Alonso's starting XI heading into their Premier League opener against West London rivals Fulham last week.
However, speaking in his pre-match media duties ahead of the Fulham game last weekend, Alonso confirmed that Palestra would not be available due to an unspecified 'set-back'.
#Chelsea #premier #italy
Palestra raised eyebrows in Italy when he decided to join Premier League side Chelsea rather than reigning Serie A and Coppa Italia champions Inter, who had been heavily linked with a move for the Italy talent in the early stages of the summer transfer window.
Marco Palestra has completed his transfer to Chelsea from Atalanta (chelseafc.com)
The 21-year-old, who earned his first caps for the Italy national team earlier this year, impressed with his performances for Chelsea during pre-season and had been expected to be part of Xabi Alonso's starting XI heading into their Premier League opener against West London rivals Fulham last week.
However, speaking in his pre-match media duties ahead of the Fulham game last weekend, Alonso confirmed that Palestra would not be available due to an unspecified 'set-back'.
#Chelsea #premier #italy
2 months ago
Xabi Alonso looks for a third straight win for Chelsea in all competitions in his first home Premier League game in charge when Brighton visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Wesley Fofana's return from suspension and Moisés Caicedo's likely comeback against his former club give the head coach his strongest available XI of the season so far.
Moisés Caicedo is hopeful of returning after a training injury kept him out of Chelsea's first two matches, with the fixture giving the Ecuadorian the chance to face the club he came through before his move to Stamford Bridge.
Marco Palestra remains unavailable with a separate issue, and Jordan Henderson continues his recovery from a wrist injury sustained celebrating England's World Cup last-16 win over Mexico. There is no fresh concern over Levi Colwill or Geovany Quenda after both were rested for the Carabao Cup win over Luton.
Wesley Fofana returns from suspension and is available for Chelsea for the first time this season, strengthening Alonso's central defensive options. Enzo Fernández remains a peripheral figure amid continued Manchester City transfer speculation and may again be left out of the matchday squad. Robert Sánchez is expected to keep his place in goal despite his position coming under scrutiny after a shaky display at Fulham.
#Chelsea #club
Wesley Fofana's return from suspension and Moisés Caicedo's likely comeback against his former club give the head coach his strongest available XI of the season so far.
Moisés Caicedo is hopeful of returning after a training injury kept him out of Chelsea's first two matches, with the fixture giving the Ecuadorian the chance to face the club he came through before his move to Stamford Bridge.
Marco Palestra remains unavailable with a separate issue, and Jordan Henderson continues his recovery from a wrist injury sustained celebrating England's World Cup last-16 win over Mexico. There is no fresh concern over Levi Colwill or Geovany Quenda after both were rested for the Carabao Cup win over Luton.
Wesley Fofana returns from suspension and is available for Chelsea for the first time this season, strengthening Alonso's central defensive options. Enzo Fernández remains a peripheral figure amid continued Manchester City transfer speculation and may again be left out of the matchday squad. Robert Sánchez is expected to keep his place in goal despite his position coming under scrutiny after a shaky display at Fulham.
#Chelsea #club
2 months ago
Chelsea are in talks to sign Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor.
The Blues expressed an interest in the 18-year-old Italian when they signed right-back Marco Palestra from the Serie A side in July.
BBC Sport has been told Atalanta are willing to sell Ahanor if their 40m euro (£34.3m) valuation is met.
Ahanor, who mainly plays at left-back, joined Atalanta from Genoa on a three-year deal last summer for a reported fee of 16m euros, plus 4m euros in add-ons.
He made 28 appearances in Serie A for Atalanta last season, establishing himself as a regular starter for the Italian club. He also made his Champions League debut in a 2-1 win against Club Brugge in September.
#ahanor #italian #serie #euros
The Blues expressed an interest in the 18-year-old Italian when they signed right-back Marco Palestra from the Serie A side in July.
BBC Sport has been told Atalanta are willing to sell Ahanor if their 40m euro (£34.3m) valuation is met.
Ahanor, who mainly plays at left-back, joined Atalanta from Genoa on a three-year deal last summer for a reported fee of 16m euros, plus 4m euros in add-ons.
He made 28 appearances in Serie A for Atalanta last season, establishing himself as a regular starter for the Italian club. He also made his Champions League debut in a 2-1 win against Club Brugge in September.
#ahanor #italian #serie #euros
2 months ago
Chelsea's Carabao Cup campaign begins at Stamford Bridge on Thursday against a Luton Town side still chasing a repeat of their sole major trophy, the 1988 League Cup.
History is firmly against the visitors: Luton have been eliminated in eight of their last nine EFL Cup ties against Premier League opposition, while Chelsea have advanced from 27 of their last 28 EFL Cup ties against sides from outside the top flight, a run stretching back to a penalty-shootout exit to Burnley in November 2008.
Luton head into the match unbeaten across three fixtures this season, coming from behind to beat Reading 4-3 on the opening weekend before a 2-2 draw with newly-promoted Notts County and a 3-0 win over Gillingham in the first round. Chelsea, by contrast, are still finding their feet under Xabi Alonso, whose competitive debut brought a 3-2 win at Fulham three days earlier. Thursday offers the new head coach an early look at squad depth before a testing run of fixtures ahead.
Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026Kick-off: 19:30 BSTVenue: Stamford BridgeReferee: Elliot BellLast meeting: Luton Town 2-3 Chelsea, Premier League, 30 December 2023
Jordan Henderson (wrist) and Emmanuel Emegha (hamstring) remain sidelined, and Wesley Fofana is suspended, serving the second of a two-match ban carried over from a red card against Sunderland last season. Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra both missed the win at Fulham after picking up injuries in training and remain doubts, with Caicedo more likely to return for the weekend. Alonso is expected to make wholesale changes and could hand full debuts to several summer signings.
#premier #fulham
History is firmly against the visitors: Luton have been eliminated in eight of their last nine EFL Cup ties against Premier League opposition, while Chelsea have advanced from 27 of their last 28 EFL Cup ties against sides from outside the top flight, a run stretching back to a penalty-shootout exit to Burnley in November 2008.
Luton head into the match unbeaten across three fixtures this season, coming from behind to beat Reading 4-3 on the opening weekend before a 2-2 draw with newly-promoted Notts County and a 3-0 win over Gillingham in the first round. Chelsea, by contrast, are still finding their feet under Xabi Alonso, whose competitive debut brought a 3-2 win at Fulham three days earlier. Thursday offers the new head coach an early look at squad depth before a testing run of fixtures ahead.
Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026Kick-off: 19:30 BSTVenue: Stamford BridgeReferee: Elliot BellLast meeting: Luton Town 2-3 Chelsea, Premier League, 30 December 2023
Jordan Henderson (wrist) and Emmanuel Emegha (hamstring) remain sidelined, and Wesley Fofana is suspended, serving the second of a two-match ban carried over from a red card against Sunderland last season. Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra both missed the win at Fulham after picking up injuries in training and remain doubts, with Caicedo more likely to return for the weekend. Alonso is expected to make wholesale changes and could hand full debuts to several summer signings.
#premier #fulham
3 months ago
Palmeiras moved to the top of the Brasileirão U-17 standingsCredits: Fabio Menotti/Palmeiras
This Thursday (20), Palmeiras thrashed Cruzeiro 4-1 in a match valid for the 12th round of the Brasileirão U-17. The game was played at Arena Barueri, in the countryside of São Paulo. With this result, the Crias da Academia took over first place in the competition with 28 points, pushing Fluminense into second.
Cabuloso took the lead with a goal from Thaylon in the 10th minute. In the 23rd minute, Thauan made it all square with a header. Palestra completed the comeback in the second half. João França, Robert, and Diego found the net for Verdão.
Wednesday's match brought the 12th round of the competition to a close. Check out all the results:
Monday (17)
#took #Competition #minute
This Thursday (20), Palmeiras thrashed Cruzeiro 4-1 in a match valid for the 12th round of the Brasileirão U-17. The game was played at Arena Barueri, in the countryside of São Paulo. With this result, the Crias da Academia took over first place in the competition with 28 points, pushing Fluminense into second.
Cabuloso took the lead with a goal from Thaylon in the 10th minute. In the 23rd minute, Thauan made it all square with a header. Palestra completed the comeback in the second half. João França, Robert, and Diego found the net for Verdão.
Wednesday's match brought the 12th round of the competition to a close. Check out all the results:
Monday (17)
#took #Competition #minute
3 months ago
After becoming one of the Premier League's main 'banter clubs' last season, Chelsea will head into the 2026/27 season with a point to prove.
The scattergun approach to transfer business coupled with impatience towards managers ultimately took a heavy toll on the Blues' fortunes last term.
Xabi Alonso has been appointed to steady the ship, and it will be intriguing to see if he can get Chelsea heading in the right direction again.
Without further ado, read on as we ******* s Chelsea's hopes of enjoying a productive 2026/27 Premier League campaign.
IN:Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa, £117m), Quenda (Sporting CP, £44m), Pep Chavarria (Rayo Vallecano, £16.3m), Denner (Corinthians, £8.7m), Dastan Satpaev (Kairat Almaty, £2.1m), Emmanuel Emegha (Strasbourg, undisclosed), Marco Palestra (Atalanta, undisclosed), Harrison Bettoni (Wigan Athletic, undisclosed), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace, undisclosed), Danny Welbeck (Brighton & Hove Albion, undisclosed), Jordan Henderson (free agent), Valentin Barco (undisclosed),
#Chelsea
The scattergun approach to transfer business coupled with impatience towards managers ultimately took a heavy toll on the Blues' fortunes last term.
Xabi Alonso has been appointed to steady the ship, and it will be intriguing to see if he can get Chelsea heading in the right direction again.
Without further ado, read on as we ******* s Chelsea's hopes of enjoying a productive 2026/27 Premier League campaign.
IN:Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa, £117m), Quenda (Sporting CP, £44m), Pep Chavarria (Rayo Vallecano, £16.3m), Denner (Corinthians, £8.7m), Dastan Satpaev (Kairat Almaty, £2.1m), Emmanuel Emegha (Strasbourg, undisclosed), Marco Palestra (Atalanta, undisclosed), Harrison Bettoni (Wigan Athletic, undisclosed), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace, undisclosed), Danny Welbeck (Brighton & Hove Albion, undisclosed), Jordan Henderson (free agent), Valentin Barco (undisclosed),
#Chelsea
3 months ago
Italy international Marco Palestra stunned Chelsea fans in the 3-0 win over Milan, playing as a left-back, a wing-back, and seemingly everywhere else too. 'Are we sure he's a defender?'
The 21-year-old has for much of his career been a right-sided wing-back, coming up through the Atalanta youth academy as a midfielder where the 3-4-3 approach was paramount.
During last season's loan at Cagliari, he played anywhere from right-back to right wing-back, to a more advanced role as part of a trident attack.
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – AUGUST 08: Chelsea FC players pose for photos prior to the pre-season friendly between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo by Peksi Cahyo/Getty Images)
Today in Jakarta, Palestra was surprisingly fielded as a left-back in the starting XI of a 3-0 friendly victory over Milan, although it mutated to more of a 3-4-2-1 formation, giving the Italian freedom to attack.
#back
The 21-year-old has for much of his career been a right-sided wing-back, coming up through the Atalanta youth academy as a midfielder where the 3-4-3 approach was paramount.
During last season's loan at Cagliari, he played anywhere from right-back to right wing-back, to a more advanced role as part of a trident attack.
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – AUGUST 08: Chelsea FC players pose for photos prior to the pre-season friendly between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo by Peksi Cahyo/Getty Images)
Today in Jakarta, Palestra was surprisingly fielded as a left-back in the starting XI of a 3-0 friendly victory over Milan, although it mutated to more of a 3-4-2-1 formation, giving the Italian freedom to attack.
#back
3 months ago
A much-changed Milan crumbled 3-0 to Chelsea, as Joao Pedro scored twice before a Moises Caicedo volley and Italy international Marco Palestra impressed on the left.
Following the 1-1 draw with Inter, the Rossoneri made changes with Rafael Leao and Luka Modric making their first starts of the summer, as Mario Gila, Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez were injured. Chelsea lost 1-0 to Juventus, but surprised by shifting Italy international Palestra over to left-back in Jakarta.
Koni De Winter's early error allowed Joao Pedro to go clear on a long ball, forcing Lorenzo Torriani into a tricky save, then Danny Welbeck thumped the upright from a Palestra ******* ist.
NAPLES, ITALY – JANUARY 28: Joao Pedro of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between SSC Napoli and Chelsea FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on January 28, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)
Christian Comotto's volley was charged down and Pedro Neto tested Torriani before ballooning over from another Palestra pass.
#christian
Following the 1-1 draw with Inter, the Rossoneri made changes with Rafael Leao and Luka Modric making their first starts of the summer, as Mario Gila, Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez were injured. Chelsea lost 1-0 to Juventus, but surprised by shifting Italy international Palestra over to left-back in Jakarta.
Koni De Winter's early error allowed Joao Pedro to go clear on a long ball, forcing Lorenzo Torriani into a tricky save, then Danny Welbeck thumped the upright from a Palestra ******* ist.
NAPLES, ITALY – JANUARY 28: Joao Pedro of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between SSC Napoli and Chelsea FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on January 28, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)
Christian Comotto's volley was charged down and Pedro Neto tested Torriani before ballooning over from another Palestra pass.
#christian
3 months ago
Riccardo Calafiori is looking forward to renewing his rivalry with Sandro Tonali in England, and has set his sights on adding to ****** nal's haul of silverware.
According to Tuttomercatoweb, the Italy defender welcomed the growing number of his compatriots in the Premier League, the latest being Marco Palestra.
"It gives me great pleasure," Calafiori told Sky Sport. "With Sandro it'll be a lovely derby, naturally I hope to win both. It's nice to have him in the same city, even if we defend completely opposite colours. I wish him, Palestra and all the new arrivals the very best. Deep down, I feel a little less alone."
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 24: Riccardo Calafiori of ****** nal kisses the Premier League Trophy after their team's victory in the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and ****** nal at Selhurst Park on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
The defender also spoke of following a World Cup that Italy did not reach.
#riccardo #sandro #italy
According to Tuttomercatoweb, the Italy defender welcomed the growing number of his compatriots in the Premier League, the latest being Marco Palestra.
"It gives me great pleasure," Calafiori told Sky Sport. "With Sandro it'll be a lovely derby, naturally I hope to win both. It's nice to have him in the same city, even if we defend completely opposite colours. I wish him, Palestra and all the new arrivals the very best. Deep down, I feel a little less alone."
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 24: Riccardo Calafiori of ****** nal kisses the Premier League Trophy after their team's victory in the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and ****** nal at Selhurst Park on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
The defender also spoke of following a World Cup that Italy did not reach.
#riccardo #sandro #italy
3 months ago
Jamie Gittens has been speaking about his current form and physical condition after an injury affected first season.
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Preseason tours are always dominated in terms of coverage by new signings, and often by the appearance of exciting youth stars.
That's been very much the case with Chelsea this summer. We've heard a lot about new arrival Marco Palestra, for example, and a lot about youth talent Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli. But we haven't heard a lot about the likes of Jamie Gittens, who after a first season at Chelsea that was half forgettable and half wiped out by injury, is looking for a new start.
Harrison Bettoni (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
#Chelsea #gittens #season #half
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Preseason tours are always dominated in terms of coverage by new signings, and often by the appearance of exciting youth stars.
That's been very much the case with Chelsea this summer. We've heard a lot about new arrival Marco Palestra, for example, and a lot about youth talent Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli. But we haven't heard a lot about the likes of Jamie Gittens, who after a first season at Chelsea that was half forgettable and half wiped out by injury, is looking for a new start.
Harrison Bettoni (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
#Chelsea #gittens #season #half
3 months ago
The Men's First Team beat Chelsea 1-0 in their first friendly of the pre-season Summer Tour.
The victory was part of the Hong Kong Football Festival 2026. The decisive moment came courtesy of Edon Zhegrova, who scored a superb goal in the second half of what was a tightly contested match.
Juventus got off to a very good start, immediately posing a threat with a long-range shot from Manuel Locatelli, set up by Douglas Luiz, which went just wide. As the minutes ticked by, however, Chelsea stepped up a gear, taking control of possession without, however, managing to take the lead.
The English side came close to scoring first with a header from Danny Welbeck following a cross from Geovany Quenda, then with Quenda setting up Marco Palestra, who was denied by an excellent defensive intervention from Pierre Kalulu. In the 29th minute, it was Michele Di Gregorio who came to the Bianconeri's rescue to save a close-range effort from Jamie Gittens.
Juventus responded with character, particularly towards the end of the half. Jeremie Boga created several dangerous moments down the left flank, first delivering a dangerous ball into the Chelsea box and then testing Robert Sanchez twice, who was on hand to make the saves. The teams went into the break with the score at 0–0.
#first #half #however #close
The victory was part of the Hong Kong Football Festival 2026. The decisive moment came courtesy of Edon Zhegrova, who scored a superb goal in the second half of what was a tightly contested match.
Juventus got off to a very good start, immediately posing a threat with a long-range shot from Manuel Locatelli, set up by Douglas Luiz, which went just wide. As the minutes ticked by, however, Chelsea stepped up a gear, taking control of possession without, however, managing to take the lead.
The English side came close to scoring first with a header from Danny Welbeck following a cross from Geovany Quenda, then with Quenda setting up Marco Palestra, who was denied by an excellent defensive intervention from Pierre Kalulu. In the 29th minute, it was Michele Di Gregorio who came to the Bianconeri's rescue to save a close-range effort from Jamie Gittens.
Juventus responded with character, particularly towards the end of the half. Jeremie Boga created several dangerous moments down the left flank, first delivering a dangerous ball into the Chelsea box and then testing Robert Sanchez twice, who was on hand to make the saves. The teams went into the break with the score at 0–0.
#first #half #however #close
3 months ago
It has been a few years since we last faced Juventus on the pitch. We've been on similar paths even if not exactly parallel, with the (once) Italian juggernauts failing to win their national league for six years and counting.
As always fitness, tactics and team chemistry take precedence in a preseason game. But if we can come out on top against a fellow embattled giant, then why not push for it?
Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1):
Sánchez | Palestra, Fofana, Tosin, Hato | Caicedo (c), Nicoll-Jazuli | Quenda, João Pedro, Gittens | Welbeck
Substitutes from: Penders, Sharman-Lowe, Curd, Slonina, Sarr, Subuloye, Anselmino, Acheampong, Diakité, Essugo, Lavia, Walsh, Watson, Kellyman, Satpayev, Kavuma-McQueen, Estêvão, Mudryk, Neto, Jackson, Delap
Juventus starting eleven:
Di Gregorio | Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly, Çelik, Locatelli (c), Douglas Luiz, Cambiaso, Miretti, Boga, Milik
#juventus #starting #palestra #fofana
As always fitness, tactics and team chemistry take precedence in a preseason game. But if we can come out on top against a fellow embattled giant, then why not push for it?
Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1):
Sánchez | Palestra, Fofana, Tosin, Hato | Caicedo (c), Nicoll-Jazuli | Quenda, João Pedro, Gittens | Welbeck
Substitutes from: Penders, Sharman-Lowe, Curd, Slonina, Sarr, Subuloye, Anselmino, Acheampong, Diakité, Essugo, Lavia, Walsh, Watson, Kellyman, Satpayev, Kavuma-McQueen, Estêvão, Mudryk, Neto, Jackson, Delap
Juventus starting eleven:
Di Gregorio | Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly, Çelik, Locatelli (c), Douglas Luiz, Cambiaso, Miretti, Boga, Milik
#juventus #starting #palestra #fofana
3 months ago
Cagliari are reportedly searching the market for a new right wing-back, as Lazio's Romano Floriani Mussolini emerges as a potential solution.
The 23-year-old is a Lazio youth product who rose to prominence following his Serie B exploits at Juve Stabia in 2024/25. Last season, the Roma native had his first Serie A experience at Cremonese, but he couldn't lock down a starting role. Following their relegation, the Lombardians opted against exercising their option to buy the player, who rejoined the Biancocelesti's ranks.
This may have been a blessing in disguise for Floriani Mussolini, who is now enjoying an impressive pre-season as part of Gennaro Gattuso's camp and is expected to play his football in Italy's top flight once more.
According to Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Cagliari have added Floriani Mussolini to their wing-back shortlist. Last season, the Isolani had Marco Palestra patrolling their right flank. The youngster cemented himself as one of the best players in Serie A and has since returned to Atalanta, who subsequently sold him to Chelsea for €55 million
Therefore, the Rossoblu need a new right-back/right wing-back, and Floriani Mussolini has been targeted, although he's not the only man on their shortlist. Di Marzio also reveals that the club is close to acquiring Atalanta's Daniel Maldini, who spent the second half of the previous campaign on loan at Lazio.
#serie #lazio
The 23-year-old is a Lazio youth product who rose to prominence following his Serie B exploits at Juve Stabia in 2024/25. Last season, the Roma native had his first Serie A experience at Cremonese, but he couldn't lock down a starting role. Following their relegation, the Lombardians opted against exercising their option to buy the player, who rejoined the Biancocelesti's ranks.
This may have been a blessing in disguise for Floriani Mussolini, who is now enjoying an impressive pre-season as part of Gennaro Gattuso's camp and is expected to play his football in Italy's top flight once more.
According to Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Cagliari have added Floriani Mussolini to their wing-back shortlist. Last season, the Isolani had Marco Palestra patrolling their right flank. The youngster cemented himself as one of the best players in Serie A and has since returned to Atalanta, who subsequently sold him to Chelsea for €55 million
Therefore, the Rossoblu need a new right-back/right wing-back, and Floriani Mussolini has been targeted, although he's not the only man on their shortlist. Di Marzio also reveals that the club is close to acquiring Atalanta's Daniel Maldini, who spent the second half of the previous campaign on loan at Lazio.
#serie #lazio
3 months ago
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton.
The former Manchester United and ******* nal forward, 35, has signed a two-year deal at Stamford Bridge. Neither club have said what the transfer fee is.
Welbeck scored a career-high 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season, with only three English players scoring more in the Premier League.
He becomes Chelsea's third signing of the summer, following Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa and Marco Palestra from Atalanta.
"When you hear of the interest from Chelsea, it's something that fills you with such immense pride," said Welbeck.
#welbeck #league #signing #arsenal
The former Manchester United and ******* nal forward, 35, has signed a two-year deal at Stamford Bridge. Neither club have said what the transfer fee is.
Welbeck scored a career-high 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season, with only three English players scoring more in the Premier League.
He becomes Chelsea's third signing of the summer, following Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa and Marco Palestra from Atalanta.
"When you hear of the interest from Chelsea, it's something that fills you with such immense pride," said Welbeck.
#welbeck #league #signing #arsenal
3 months ago
Inter president Beppe Marotta has acknowledged the structural financial gulf between the Nerazzurri and Premier League clubs, insisting the club's response must be built on creativity and competence rather than reckless outlay – comments that arrive after a summer already marked by failed pursuits.
Speaking to Globo TV during Inter's pre-season tour of Australia, Marotta was direct about the limits of what the Nerazzurri can realistically do in the market. The frustration is not abstract: Inter missed out on Marco Palestra, who moved to Chelsea, and saw a deal for Anan Khalaili from Union Saint-Gilloise collapse after the player failed a medical.
Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta.
Marotta noted that Serie A once set the global benchmark in the 1980s and 90s, but argued that trying to recapture that position through fee inflation would be a mistake. He said the club cannot think of bridging the distance with the Premier League by spending crazy amounts of money, and that the idea of whoever spends most automatically winning is the opposite of sport.
His alternative is clear: build through management quality, coaching, and a strong internal culture. Marotta also pointed to the new stadium project as a long-term lever – a structural investment he described as a decisive passage toward making Inter increasingly modern, and one he said is fully aligned with the Oaktree ownership group.
#failed
Speaking to Globo TV during Inter's pre-season tour of Australia, Marotta was direct about the limits of what the Nerazzurri can realistically do in the market. The frustration is not abstract: Inter missed out on Marco Palestra, who moved to Chelsea, and saw a deal for Anan Khalaili from Union Saint-Gilloise collapse after the player failed a medical.
Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta.
Marotta noted that Serie A once set the global benchmark in the 1980s and 90s, but argued that trying to recapture that position through fee inflation would be a mistake. He said the club cannot think of bridging the distance with the Premier League by spending crazy amounts of money, and that the idea of whoever spends most automatically winning is the opposite of sport.
His alternative is clear: build through management quality, coaching, and a strong internal culture. Marotta also pointed to the new stadium project as a long-term lever – a structural investment he described as a decisive passage toward making Inter increasingly modern, and one he said is fully aligned with the Oaktree ownership group.
#failed
3 months ago
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 18: Jordan Henderson #14 of England applauds the fans after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Bronze Final between France and England at Miami Stadium on July 18, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Chelsea has been busy this summer. The Stamford Bridge club has broken its transfer record to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa with Marco Palestra also joining from Atalanta and Geovany Quenda coming in from Sporting CP. Chelsea has clearly altered its strategy ahead of the 2026/27 season.
This is reflected by the Blues' interest in Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck, both of whom are reportedly close to joining the Stamford Bridge outfit. Henderson is 36 while Welbeck is 35. That Chelsea is even interested in such experienced players says a lot about how the strategy has changed over the summer.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 28: Xabi Alonso, Manager of Chelsea, reacts during the Sydney Super Cup match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Accor Stadium on July 28, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Xabi Alonso is remodelling the Chelsea team in his own image. The Spaniard is expected to recycle the approach and tactical set-up that worked so well for him as Bayer Leverkusen manager, hence the addition of a second number 10 in Rogers and a right wing back in Palestra. There is a plan in place.
#gardens #jordan
Chelsea has been busy this summer. The Stamford Bridge club has broken its transfer record to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa with Marco Palestra also joining from Atalanta and Geovany Quenda coming in from Sporting CP. Chelsea has clearly altered its strategy ahead of the 2026/27 season.
This is reflected by the Blues' interest in Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck, both of whom are reportedly close to joining the Stamford Bridge outfit. Henderson is 36 while Welbeck is 35. That Chelsea is even interested in such experienced players says a lot about how the strategy has changed over the summer.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 28: Xabi Alonso, Manager of Chelsea, reacts during the Sydney Super Cup match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Accor Stadium on July 28, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Xabi Alonso is remodelling the Chelsea team in his own image. The Spaniard is expected to recycle the approach and tactical set-up that worked so well for him as Bayer Leverkusen manager, hence the addition of a second number 10 in Rogers and a right wing back in Palestra. There is a plan in place.
#gardens #jordan
4 months ago
Reports in Italy claim that Tottenham defender Djed Spence would be more expensive than Anan Khalaili for Inter, but the Nerazzurri are still willing to open talks with Spurs.
Inter are looking for a replacement for Denzel Dumfries, who has joined Real Madrid after the Merengues agreed to match his €20m release clause.
Inter's primary target, Marco Palestra, joined Chelsea instead, while Khalaili failed his medical tests this week, leaving the Serie A ******* le holders still in need of a new right wing-back.
Gazzetta, Sky Sport Italia and Corriere dello Sport claim that Spence is quickly becoming Inter's favourite target, although the Nerazzurri are still ******* sing and have a long shortlist, which includes Strasbourg's Guela Doué, among others.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – JULY 05: Djed Spence #25 of England clears the ball in front of Santiago Gimenez #11 of Mexico during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City Stadium on July 05, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
Inter are looking for a replacement for Denzel Dumfries, who has joined Real Madrid after the Merengues agreed to match his €20m release clause.
Inter's primary target, Marco Palestra, joined Chelsea instead, while Khalaili failed his medical tests this week, leaving the Serie A ******* le holders still in need of a new right wing-back.
Gazzetta, Sky Sport Italia and Corriere dello Sport claim that Spence is quickly becoming Inter's favourite target, although the Nerazzurri are still ******* sing and have a long shortlist, which includes Strasbourg's Guela Doué, among others.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – JULY 05: Djed Spence #25 of England clears the ball in front of Santiago Gimenez #11 of Mexico during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City Stadium on July 05, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
4 months ago
As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter have set their eyes on Tottenham Hotspur fullback Djed Spence for their seemingly cursed right flank.
The Nerazzurri simply haven't had a moment of respite since selling Denzel Dumfries to Real Madrid earlier in the summer.
They had Marco Palestra earmakred as the Dutchman's long-term replacement, only for the young Italian to ditch them for a move to Chelsea at the eleventh hour, much to Beppe Marrotta's chagrin.
They then had a €25m deal agreed with Union Saint-Gilloise for Anan Khalaili, only for the Italian National Olympic Committee to deny him medical approval.
Now, the Inter want Djed Spence, whose stock is skyrocketing by the minute. The 25-year-old was once available to Genoa at €10 million after his half-season loan at the Luigi Ferraris; now his value has tripled that, and he could go for well more than that given how things pan out over the week.
The Nerazzurri simply haven't had a moment of respite since selling Denzel Dumfries to Real Madrid earlier in the summer.
They had Marco Palestra earmakred as the Dutchman's long-term replacement, only for the young Italian to ditch them for a move to Chelsea at the eleventh hour, much to Beppe Marrotta's chagrin.
They then had a €25m deal agreed with Union Saint-Gilloise for Anan Khalaili, only for the Italian National Olympic Committee to deny him medical approval.
Now, the Inter want Djed Spence, whose stock is skyrocketing by the minute. The 25-year-old was once available to Genoa at €10 million after his half-season loan at the Luigi Ferraris; now his value has tripled that, and he could go for well more than that given how things pan out over the week.
4 months ago
Marco Palestra's agent hit back angrily at Inter President Beppe Marotta and reveals when Chelsea got involved. 'Over 45 days, Inter never reached an agreement with Atalanta.'
The Italy international had been on the verge of joining Inter last month in a deal believed to be worth €40m plus €5m add-ons.
However, before they could shake hands, Chelsea dived in with a proposal worth a good €10m more to Atalanta, and with double the salary on offer at San Siro.
CAGLIARI, ITALY – JANUARY 02: Marco Palestra of Cagliari looks on before the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Sant'Elia on January 02, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)
Inter President Marotta bitterly criticised Palestra today during a press conference and mentioned agent Alessandro Lucci too.
The Italy international had been on the verge of joining Inter last month in a deal believed to be worth €40m plus €5m add-ons.
However, before they could shake hands, Chelsea dived in with a proposal worth a good €10m more to Atalanta, and with double the salary on offer at San Siro.
CAGLIARI, ITALY – JANUARY 02: Marco Palestra of Cagliari looks on before the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Sant'Elia on January 02, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)
Inter President Marotta bitterly criticised Palestra today during a press conference and mentioned agent Alessandro Lucci too.
4 months ago
After a massive overhaul of the squad this offseason, Penn State basketball is looking to build more tradition on it as well. This year, they have a unique opportunity to renew one of the fiercest college basketball rivalries in one of the sport's most iconic venues. To commemorate the 150th year of the rivalry, Penn State will be playing Pitt in the Palestra, a venue unlike any other.
The game will be played on November 8th in. what should be an incredible atmosphere. While the Nittany Lions and the Panthers have played 150 times over the years, the rivalry had not been as lively over the years. The game had only been played nine times throughout the past two decades before Mike Rhoades' arrival in Happy Valley saw Penn State schedule a game against them last year. Unfortunately for the Nittany Lions, the game did not end well, as they got drubbed 80-46. Now, they have a chance to make amends in one of college sports' grandest venues.
The Palestra itself is celebrating an important milestone in its history, celebrating its 100th anniversary, but its history over the years has provided college basketball fans many a great moment. Housing the UPenn basketball program, it is fondly known as "the Cathedral of College Basketball". Penn State have played in the arena 64 times in their history, often playing at least one Big Ten matchup each year there. Most fans love it for the intimate experience, as it has an old school vibe with bleachers close to the court. For Rhoades and his squad, this could be a massive test in what could be a rebuilding year. A large number of new players have entered the program and no knows how the Nittany Lions will look on the court. Still, with several opportunities to impress such as the Battle 4 Atlantis tourney in November and now this game at the Palestra, there will be no margin for error for the new look squad.
This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Penn State basketball to play Pitt in iconic venue
The game will be played on November 8th in. what should be an incredible atmosphere. While the Nittany Lions and the Panthers have played 150 times over the years, the rivalry had not been as lively over the years. The game had only been played nine times throughout the past two decades before Mike Rhoades' arrival in Happy Valley saw Penn State schedule a game against them last year. Unfortunately for the Nittany Lions, the game did not end well, as they got drubbed 80-46. Now, they have a chance to make amends in one of college sports' grandest venues.
The Palestra itself is celebrating an important milestone in its history, celebrating its 100th anniversary, but its history over the years has provided college basketball fans many a great moment. Housing the UPenn basketball program, it is fondly known as "the Cathedral of College Basketball". Penn State have played in the arena 64 times in their history, often playing at least one Big Ten matchup each year there. Most fans love it for the intimate experience, as it has an old school vibe with bleachers close to the court. For Rhoades and his squad, this could be a massive test in what could be a rebuilding year. A large number of new players have entered the program and no knows how the Nittany Lions will look on the court. Still, with several opportunities to impress such as the Battle 4 Atlantis tourney in November and now this game at the Palestra, there will be no margin for error for the new look squad.
This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Penn State basketball to play Pitt in iconic venue
4 months ago
Chelsea have completed the signing of Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon in a deal worth £40m.
The 19-year-old has put pen to paper on an eight-year contract, tying him to Stamford Bridge until 2034. He becomes the second arrival of Xabi Alonso's reign, following full-back Marco Palestra.
The move has been a long time coming, though. Quenda actually agreed to join Chelsea back in March 2025, during Enzo Maresca's spell in charge.
The clubs agreed to leave him in Lisbon for another season before completing the formalities this summer.
He arrives as one of European football's brightest prospects. Quenda was named the Primeira Liga Young Player of the Season in 2024-25, helping Sporting to a league and cup double. He also became the youngest Portuguese player to score in the Champions League.
The 19-year-old has put pen to paper on an eight-year contract, tying him to Stamford Bridge until 2034. He becomes the second arrival of Xabi Alonso's reign, following full-back Marco Palestra.
The move has been a long time coming, though. Quenda actually agreed to join Chelsea back in March 2025, during Enzo Maresca's spell in charge.
The clubs agreed to leave him in Lisbon for another season before completing the formalities this summer.
He arrives as one of European football's brightest prospects. Quenda was named the Primeira Liga Young Player of the Season in 2024-25, helping Sporting to a league and cup double. He also became the youngest Portuguese player to score in the Champions League.
4 months ago
Chelsea have announced the signing of Sporting winger Geovany Quenda in a deal worth £40m.
The 19-year-old has signed an eight-year contract and becomes the second arrival announced under new manager Xabi Alonso, following the £42m signing of Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra.
However, the Portugal under-21 international agreed to join Chelsea as far back as March 2025 during Enzo Maresca's 18-month spell in charge.
Quenda is expected to be part of the first-team squad and is capable of playing in a number of positions, including as a winger, attacking midfielder and wing-back.
It is understood Quenda has spent the week training at Chelsea's Cobham base despite the first-team squad not being due to return until Alonso's first session on Thursday.
The 19-year-old has signed an eight-year contract and becomes the second arrival announced under new manager Xabi Alonso, following the £42m signing of Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra.
However, the Portugal under-21 international agreed to join Chelsea as far back as March 2025 during Enzo Maresca's 18-month spell in charge.
Quenda is expected to be part of the first-team squad and is capable of playing in a number of positions, including as a winger, attacking midfielder and wing-back.
It is understood Quenda has spent the week training at Chelsea's Cobham base despite the first-team squad not being due to return until Alonso's first session on Thursday.
4 months ago
Chelsea have identified Maxence Lacroix as a priority target and are ready to offer players to secure him.
The Blues are prepared to include a defender in their proposal for the Crystal Palace centre-back, talkSPORT reports, as Xabi Alonso pushes on with a defensive rebuild.
The interest reflects a busy summer at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have already signed Marco Palestra and Geovany Quenda, while Marc Cucurella has left for Real Madrid.
Alonso wants further quality at the back, and Lacroix fits his preference for quick, ball-playing defenders. Palace, though, hold a strong hand.
The Frenchman has three years left on his contract, and reports suggest the Eagles want a fee above the £52m Tottenham paid Brighton for Jan Paul van Hecke. That valuation makes any deal expensive.
The Blues are prepared to include a defender in their proposal for the Crystal Palace centre-back, talkSPORT reports, as Xabi Alonso pushes on with a defensive rebuild.
The interest reflects a busy summer at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have already signed Marco Palestra and Geovany Quenda, while Marc Cucurella has left for Real Madrid.
Alonso wants further quality at the back, and Lacroix fits his preference for quick, ball-playing defenders. Palace, though, hold a strong hand.
The Frenchman has three years left on his contract, and reports suggest the Eagles want a fee above the £52m Tottenham paid Brighton for Jan Paul van Hecke. That valuation makes any deal expensive.
4 months ago
Good luck figuring out Everton’s transfer strategy right now. Just hours after wrapping up a £21 million (€25m) deal for Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney on Thursday, the Goodison Park hierarchy has been on the phone to Italy. The target? Mandela Keita.
According to Italian outlet Sport Parma, via Sport Witness, initial inquiries have already been made. But don’t expect a quick resolution. This one is messy. Parma want €30 million for the 24-year-old Belgian international, though word from inside the peninsula suggests they will shake hands on €25 million plus add-ons.
Everton, predictably, cannot pay that upfront.
Hamstrung by the Premier League’s strict Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) alongside Squad Cost Rules (SCR), the Merseyside club have reportedly asked for a multi-year payment schedule. They want to drip-feed the cash. Parma aren’t biting yet, especially with Atalanta hovering in the background. They have money to burn after shipping Marco Palestra off to Chelsea for a cool €57 million, with more cash on the way for Ederson. Worse still for the Toffees, Atalanta have already sorted personal terms with Keita. Contract duration, wages, all agreed.
The player is just waiting to see who blinks first.
According to Italian outlet Sport Parma, via Sport Witness, initial inquiries have already been made. But don’t expect a quick resolution. This one is messy. Parma want €30 million for the 24-year-old Belgian international, though word from inside the peninsula suggests they will shake hands on €25 million plus add-ons.
Everton, predictably, cannot pay that upfront.
Hamstrung by the Premier League’s strict Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) alongside Squad Cost Rules (SCR), the Merseyside club have reportedly asked for a multi-year payment schedule. They want to drip-feed the cash. Parma aren’t biting yet, especially with Atalanta hovering in the background. They have money to burn after shipping Marco Palestra off to Chelsea for a cool €57 million, with more cash on the way for Ederson. Worse still for the Toffees, Atalanta have already sorted personal terms with Keita. Contract duration, wages, all agreed.
The player is just waiting to see who blinks first.
