Fulham, Chelsea and Cottager
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Fulham, Chelsea and Xabi Alonso
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Chelsea are ready to accept permanent offers for Pedro Neto in the closing stages of the transfer window, sources have told Football Insider. While the Blues are not forcing the 26-year-old out, the growing level of interest in the 26-year-old means a significant bid could tempt them to let him move on.
Chelsea might be a little cold, after all. Joao Pedro got Chelsea’s season off to the perfect start after just 31 seconds with a delightful chip over Bernd Leno, having been set up by Cole
LONDON (AP) — Brazil striker Joao Pedro has signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2034 — and also taken on the Premier League team’s No. 9 jersey which many attackers have struggled in. Pedro's previous deal,
Delap has changed to No 12 in Chelsea’s confirmed list of squad numbers for the 2026-27 campaign, with Joao Pedro giving up the No 20 he wore while scoring 20 goals across all competitions last season to take the traditional striker’s number.
JOAO PEDRO broke Chelsea’s No9 curse after just 31 SECONDS. The striker gave new boss Xabi Alonso the dream start in their Premier League opener at Fulham. After winning the ball, Chelsea
Xabi Alonso made a winning start to life as Chelsea manager in a chaotic 3-2 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage.
The market has unquestionably inflated at the top end in this window, with Neto’s price informed by fees demanded for Diomande and Barcola
The absence of central penetration meant Fulham's territorial control rarely translated into clear sight of goal. Chelsea's compact shape denied passing lanes between the lines, forcing Fulham wide and making crosses the default solution. Chelsea's threat came from the relationship between Palmer and João Pedro.
I worry about Fulham without Marco Silva in charge. They have also lost Harry Wilson's attacking influence from last season and Raul Jimenez, who led the line for them so well, too. They have brought in Alvaro Arbeloa to replace Silva and gone down the youth route to rebuild their frontline,