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Bobby Vincent @BobbyVincentFL

Senior Chelsea correspondent for @MirrorSport and @Football_LDN. Views my own.

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Bobby Vincent
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May 17
A long-read on Xabi Alonso to #CFC ahead of this morning's announcement ⌛️ 🤔 Why club have given him 'manager' title 📘 Chapter six of BlueCo's book 👊 44yo will command respect 🧠 What Kylian Mbappe thinks ⚠️ Most important decision yet ➕ And much more football.london/chelsea-fc/n…

Alonso's curious Chelsea role explained and how Mbappe has given green light

Chelsea have agreed a four-year contract with Xabi Alonso to become the club's new manager with an exciting chapter getting underway at Stamford Bridge on July 1

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Tyrique George has completed his medical at Everton - final details of long-term move from #CFC being finalised as we speak ✅
Bobby Vincent
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Jul 4
Tyrique George is on his way to Everton on a permanent deal - #CFC reach £24m (£18m £6m in add-ons) agreement with Toffees. Chelsea have a 15% sell-on clause 🔵
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Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce Glenn van der Kraan has been appointed Academy Director, recognising the significant leadership role he has played in shaping and overseeing the club’s youth development programme since joining in 2024.

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Jul 5
Understand 16yo Reggie Watson has committed his future to #CFC by signing scholarship terms. Watson set to sign pro deal when he turns 17 in January. Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli (as called by @David_Ornstein) also signs new deal at Cobham 🔵
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As reported elsewhere, #CFC will not block a move for Andrey Santos - if the price is right - amid interest from numerous Premier League clubs 🔵 football.london/chelsea-fc/t…

Chelsea's Andrey Santos transfer stance as Xabi Alonso makes key decision

The latest on the future of Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos with mass speculation linking the Brazil international with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer

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Jul 4
Tyrique George is on his way to Everton on a permanent deal - #CFC reach £24m (£18m £6m in add-ons) agreement with Toffees. Chelsea have a 15% sell-on clause 🔵
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Wow. 🇨🇻
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Jul 3
Samuels-Smith hoping to return to full training in next couple of weeks with the #CFC defender determined to impress Alonso
Bobby Vincent
@BobbyVincentFL
Jul 3
Ishe Samuels-Smith will be part of Xabi Alonso's group in pre-season. #CFC defender recovering from surgery so will not be involved in full training next week but will be with the first-team squad in the coming weeks. Another loan likely for 20yo left back 🔵👇 football.london/chelsea-fc/t…
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Jul 3
Ishe Samuels-Smith will be part of Xabi Alonso's group in pre-season. #CFC defender recovering from surgery so will not be involved in full training next week but will be with the first-team squad in the coming weeks. Another loan likely for 20yo left back 🔵👇 football.london/chelsea-fc/t…

Chelsea wonderkid handed perfect Alonso chance as summer transfer decision made

Xabi Alonso will take his first pre-season training session with his new Chelsea squad on July 9 as a new era embarks at Stamford Bridge and Cobham

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Last I heard on it (yesterday): #CFC talks continuing with Rayo Vallecano - no breakthrough yet
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Jul 3
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What’s happening with Pep Chavarria ?
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#CFC sources remain relaxed on the situation: club's position remains - and has been all along - that no club-to-club talks have taken place Enzo Fernandez remains a valued member of the Chelsea squad and only £120million will prise him away from Stamford Bridge this summer
Bobby Vincent
@BobbyVincentFL
Jul 3
A remarkable statement from Real Madrid on the Enzo Fernandez saga. Los Blancos insist they will not be moving for the #CFC midfielder this summer, and much more below 🔵👇 football.london/chelsea-fc/t…
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A remarkable statement from Real Madrid on the Enzo Fernandez saga. Los Blancos insist they will not be moving for the #CFC midfielder this summer, and much more below 🔵👇 football.london/chelsea-fc/t…

Real Madrid issue statement on Enzo Fernandez saga after £120m Chelsea decision

The latest on Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez with Real Madrid, who are interested in the Argentine, releasing an official statement on the matter

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Jul 1
#CFC are planning on submitting a new-and-improved offer to Sunderland for Granit Xhaka after the Blues' £8m bid was rejected over the weekend 🔵🇨🇭👇 football.london/chelsea-fc/t…

Xabi Alonso makes Granit Xhaka transfer decision after £8m Chelsea bid rejected

The latest on Chelsea's ongoing pursuit of Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, with Xabi Alonso desperate to reunite with the former Bayer Leverkusen star

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#CFC are planning on submitting a new-and-improved offer to Sunderland for Granit Xhaka after the Blues' £8m bid was rejected over the weekend 🔵🇨🇭👇 football.london/chelsea-fc/t…

Xabi Alonso makes Granit Xhaka transfer decision after £8m Chelsea bid rejected

The latest on Chelsea's ongoing pursuit of Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, with Xabi Alonso desperate to reunite with the former Bayer Leverkusen star

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Tipping my hat to @kierangill_DM (regrettably)
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Understand the total package #CFC have paid for Marco Palestra is approximately €55m (£47m)
Bobby Vincent
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Jul 1
Confirmed: #CFC sign Marco Palestra. Italian defender signs a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge 🔵🇮🇹✅ football.london/chelsea-fc/t…
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Confirmed: #CFC sign Marco Palestra. Italian defender signs a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge 🔵🇮🇹✅ football.london/chelsea-fc/t…

Chelsea secure first signing of Xabi Alonso era as £43m deal gets over the line

Chelsea have confirmed the first signing of the Xabi Alonso era at Stamford Bridge with defender Marco Palestra signing a long-term contract

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Bobby Vincent
@BobbyVincentFL
Jun 23
#CFC working to try and sign Marco Palestra and agreement close with Atalanta. Inter Milan were in pole position for talented Italian defender but move to Stamford Bridge seems more likely now 🔵
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