Chelsea

New Chelsea signing Facundo Buonanotte brutally left OUT of Champions League squad just two days after revealing excitement at playing in elite European competition for first time

Just days after gushing about the chance to live his Champions League dream, Facundo Buonanotte has been brutally snubbed. The 20-year-old Argentine, Chelsea’s latest summer recruit, has been left out of the Blues’ European squad in a decision that embarrassed the midfielder who had only just spoken of his excitement.

Alleged quotes from Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly accusing ex-Man Utd loanee Jadon Sancho of sleeping all day & missing training rubbished as 'completely fake'

Quotes attributed to Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly accusing ex-Manchester United loanee Jadon Sancho of sleeping all day and missing training have been rubbished as "completely fake". The Blues dramatically refused to make Sancho's loan move permanent in the summer despite having a £25 million ($34m) obligation to buy him. Instead of committing to the deal, the Blues chose to fork out a £5m penalty to United to escape the clause.

'People thought I was crazy!' – Joao Pedro opens up on journey from Fluminense to Chelsea – via Watford – as £60m man insists flying start to life at Stamford Bridge is 'just the beginning'

Chelsea’s newest sensation Joao Pedro has wasted no time in proving exactly why the club splashed out a colossal £60 million ($81m) for his signature. The 23-year-old forward, one of five attacking reinforcements signed this summer, has lit up Stamford Bridge with his eye-catching performances and electric finishing so far. Already adored by the fans, Pedro insists this blistering start is 'just the beginning' of what he promises will be a special chapter in his career.