New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has backed club-record signing Morgan Rogers to make an immediate impact at Stamford Bridge, revealing he already has a blueprint to integrate the England international alongside Cole Palmer as the Blues begin a new era under his leadership ahead of the 2026-27 season. Speaking during Chelsea’s pre-season tour of Australia before his first match in charge, Alonso described Rogers as the ideal addition to strengthen the squad, insisting the…
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Birmingham, July 23 (IANS) Aston Villa have completed the signing of Argentina international Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea on a season-long loan deal, with the move set to become permanent next summer if certain criteria are met.The 22-year-old winger joins Unai Emery’s side after spending one season at Chelsea, where he scored eight goals in 43 appearances during the 2025/26 campaign following his move from Manchester United.Villa confirmed Garnacho’s arrival on Thursday, describing him as a …
London, July 22 (IANS) Chelsea have completed the signing of England’s star player Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. The 23-year-old has signed a seven-year deal to stay at Stamford Bridge until 2033, the Premier League club said. Chelsea have signed the midfielder on a deal reportedly worth 117 million pounds, making him the most expensive British player of all time, breaking the record set earlier this summer when Elliot Anderson joined Manchester City for 116 million pounds.”I’m so excited. For…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez has vowed to keep giving everything for his country after breaking his silence following the FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain, a match that saw him sent off late before the team’s title defence ended in heartbreak. Spain edged Argentina 1-0 after extra time at New York New Jersey Stadium on Monday, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. Fernandez’s dismissal in second-half stoppage time left Lionel Scaloni’s side with 1…
New York, July 18 (IANS) Spain defender Marc Cucurella has revealed he could bring the curtain down on his international career if La Roja defeat defending champions Argentina in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, saying there would be little left for him to achieve after winning both the UEFA European Championship and the World Cup.The 27-year-old has been one of Spain’s most consistent performers during their impressive run to the final, playing every minute as Luis de la Fuente’s side reached the…
Manchester, July 15 (IANS) Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, subject to registration, until June 2031, the Premier League club said. He will wear the No.18 shirt when he links up with Michael Carrick’s squad, ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. It is a special jersey that was long associated with another midfield man, Reds legend Paul Scholes, after he took it on from the 1996/97 season, until his initial retirement in 2010/11.Tielemans, who has been ca…
London, July 14 (IANS) New Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Reece James will continue as the club’s captain for the upcoming season, describing the England international as a complete player whose deep connection with the club makes him the ideal leader. James, who was appointed captain ahead of the 2023-24 campaign, is currently away on international duty with England at the FIFA World Cup and will rejoin Chelsea after the tournament. Despite concerns over his injury record i…
Madrid, July 9 (IANS) Left-back Fran Garcia has joined Betis from Real Madrid in a deal reportedly worth around four million euros. Garcia has agreed a four-year contract with the Seville-based club until the end of June 2030, with Betis acquiring 50 percent of the 26-year-old’s economic rights.García joined Real Madrid from Rayo Vallecano in the summer of 2023 after previously progressing through the club’s youth system.He made 109 appearances for Real Madrid over the past three years, proving…
London, July 9 (IANS) Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon on a contract that runs until 2034. The Premier League club also announced that Jesse Derry has signed a new contract until 2032. Quenda is regarded as one of the brightest talents in European football, having played a key role in Sporting winning the Portuguese league and cup double last year. He was also named Primeira Liga Young Player of the Season in 2025 and has featured regularly for Sporting i…
London, July 8 (IANS) Fulham FC have announced the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa as the new head coach on a three-year deal, tying him to Craven Cottage until the summer of 2029. The 43-year-old, who left Real Madrid at the end of last season, succeeded Marco Silva, who agreed to join Benfica.”It is a real honour for me to be embarking on this new stage at Fulham FC, the oldest club in London. I am really looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere at Craven Cottage with Fulham fans and begin…