Chelsea Sign Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy After Kepa Arrizabalaga's Costly Mistakes
4 years, 3 months ago

Chelsea Sign Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy After Kepa Arrizabalaga's Costly Mistakes

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Chelsea has signed goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to take its summer transfer window spending over $280 million, putting the future starting position of Kepa Arrizabalaga in doubt. The 28-year-old Mendy has joined from French side Rennes, the club said Thursday, for a reported fee of 22 million pounds on a five-year contract. The need to sign Mendy was overseen by Petr Cech, the former Chelsea goalkeeper turned technical director. As soon as Petr Cech and our technical team identified douard as the most suitable goalkeeper to complement our existing group, there was only one player we wanted to bring in, Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said.

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Newcastle eye £20m move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford as competition for Nick Pope - as interest in Aaron Ramsdale cools amid Arsenal's hefty asking price
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Newcastle eye £20m move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford as competition for Nick Pope - as interest in Aaron Ramsdale cools amid Arsenal's hefty asking price

Daily Mail  

James Trafford struggled in his debut Premier League campaign with Burnley Nick Pope missed the second half of the season after suffering a shoulder injury Newcastle are interested in signing Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford as competition for Nick Pope. The Magpies believe Pope is still good enough to enter next season as first choice but, wary of a recent injury …

Real Madrid signs goalkeeper Kepa on loan from Chelsea after Courtois injury
1 year, 4 months ago

Real Madrid signs goalkeeper Kepa on loan from Chelsea after Courtois injury

Associated Press  

MADRID — Real Madrid has signed goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan from Chelsea to help make up for the absence of the injured Thibaut Courtois, the Spanish club said Monday. Kepa’s signing comes four days after Courtois tore a ligament in his left knee during training. Kepa arrives on a contract until the end of the season and will join …

Transfer News Highlights, August 12: Tottenham's Harry Kane Signs with Bayern Munich, Ousmane Dembele Joins PSG from Barcelona
1 year, 4 months ago

Transfer News Highlights, August 12: Tottenham's Harry Kane Signs with Bayern Munich, Ousmane Dembele Joins PSG from Barcelona

News 18  

Caicedo Set For Eight-Year Deal With Chelsea: Report Reports suggest that the agreement between Moisés Caicedo and Chelsea is for a contract valid until June 2031. Heung-Min Son Named Tottenham's New Captain Following the departure of veteran skipper Harry Kane to Bayern Munich, Tottenham have named South Korean winger Heung-Min Son as the side’s new captain for the 2023/24 season. …

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga 'on the verge of joining Real Madrid' as he is set to 'reject Bayern Munich' to replace Thibaut Courtois following his ACL injury
1 year, 4 months ago

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga 'on the verge of joining Real Madrid' as he is set to 'reject Bayern Munich' to replace Thibaut Courtois following his ACL injury

Daily Mail  

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is reportedly on the verge of joining Real Madrid as he comes 'close to rejecting Bayern Munich'. Los Blancos are in the market for a new goalkeeper following the news that Thibaut Courtois suffered an ACL injury in training. Kepa was identified as a target for both Real Madrid and Bayern Munich this summer, but it …

Transfer News Highlights, August 10: Spurs Accept Bayern's €100m+ Offer for Harry Kane, Ishan Pandita Joins Kerala Blasters
1 year, 4 months ago

Transfer News Highlights, August 10: Spurs Accept Bayern's €100m+ Offer for Harry Kane, Ishan Pandita Joins Kerala Blasters

News 18  

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Chelsea signs goalkeeper Sanchez from Brighton
1 year, 4 months ago

Chelsea signs goalkeeper Sanchez from Brighton

The Hindu  

Chelsea has signed Spanish goalkeeper Robert Sanchez from Brighton & Hove Albion on a seven-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Saturday. “Robert has repeatedly proved himself in the Premier League and been capped by his country,” Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said in a statement. “We are excited to watch him work with Mauricio and …

Manchester United sign Andre Onana in £43m transfer from Inter Milan
1 year, 5 months ago

Manchester United sign Andre Onana in £43m transfer from Inter Milan

The Independent  

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How Declan Rice’s move to Arsenal compares with other big-money transfers
1 year, 5 months ago

How Declan Rice’s move to Arsenal compares with other big-money transfers

The Independent  

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Chelsea exodus continues as Edouard Mendy joins Saudi side Al-Ahli
1 year, 5 months ago

Chelsea exodus continues as Edouard Mendy joins Saudi side Al-Ahli

The Hindu  

Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy joined Saudi Arabian team Al-Ahli on Wednesday, becoming the latest Chelsea player to head to the oil-rich kingdom. N’Golo Kante and Kalidou Koulibaly have already made moves to the lucrative Saudi Pro League during this transfer window. RELATED: Saudi Pro-League side Al-Hilal signs Senegal defender Koulibaly from Chelsea No financial details were given but media reports said …

Manchester City agrees deal to sign Chelsea’s Kovacic: reports
1 year, 6 months ago

Manchester City agrees deal to sign Chelsea’s Kovacic: reports

The Hindu  

Manchester City has agreed a £30 million deal with Chelsea to sign midfielder Mateo Kovacic, according to reports on Wednesday. The midfielder is set to become City’s first signing of the summer transfer window and will give manager Pep Guardiola more midfield options at a time when captain Ilkay Gundogan’s future is uncertain. Kovacic, who won the Champions League three …

Tottenham 'interested in signing £20m-rated Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher'
1 year, 7 months ago

Tottenham 'interested in signing £20m-rated Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher'

Daily Mail  

Tottenham are eyeing up Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher for a summer transfer, according to reports. Spurs are looking to replace veteran goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 36, who has made several mistakes this season, and reportedly want Kelleher to replace him between the sticks, with Fraser Forster retained as backup. Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher Spurs are …

Chelsea could break Premier League record to sign Enzo Fernandez
1 year, 10 months ago

Chelsea could break Premier League record to sign Enzo Fernandez

The Independent  

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Jobless In 2014, Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy Now Chelsea's Savior
4 years, 2 months ago

Jobless In 2014, Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy Now Chelsea's Savior

News 18  

Money was tight, his girlfriend was expecting their first child, and Edouard Mendy was getting concerned. If someone had said that to me six years ago, when I didnt have a club, Mendy said with a smile, I wouldnt have even bothered looking at or listening to them. Of the nearly $300 million spent by Chelsea on new players mostly …

Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy suffers thigh injury on Senegal duty
4 years, 2 months ago

Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy suffers thigh injury on Senegal duty

The Hindu  

Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy sustained a right thigh injury during a training session with Senegal this week, the Premier League club said on Friday. Mendy, who joined Chelsea for a reported 22 million pounds from French club Stade Rennes last month, has returned to London and will undergo further tests. READ | “The Senegalese Football Federation has announced the withdrawal …

Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy injured on Senegal duty
4 years, 2 months ago

Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy injured on Senegal duty

Firstpost  

Mendy picked up the injury during a Senegal training session and has returned to London for assessment by Chelsea’s medical team. Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has suffered a thigh injury while on international duty with Senegal. Blues boss Frank Lampard will hope Mendy can recover in time to face Southampton at Stamford Bridge in his team’s next Premier League game …

Lampard jumps to Kepa defence, says goalkeeper not leaving Chelsea
4 years, 2 months ago

Lampard jumps to Kepa defence, says goalkeeper not leaving Chelsea

The Hindu  

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard launched an impassioned defence of under-fire goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on Monday, saying most of the criticism directed his way for errors he made has been unfair. Kepa was dropped from the starting lineup in Chelsea's last two matches after his error cost the London side in their 2-0 Premier League defeat by Liverpool last week, with …

Premier League: Petr Cech helping solve Chelsea's goalkeeping woes, says manager Frank Lampard – Firstpost
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Petr Cech helping solve Chelsea's goalkeeping woes, says manager Frank Lampard – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Former Chelsea keeper Cech has been employed by the west London club as technical and performance advisor since his retirement in 2019. London: Frank Lampard has revealed Petr Cech will work with Chelsea’s new signing Edouard Mendy and the error-prone Kepa Arrizabalaga as the Blues boss bids to solve his team’s goalkeeping problems. But the 38-year-old, who finished his playing …

Premier League: Frank Lampard says new goalkeeper Edouard Mendy not yet ready to make debut
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Frank Lampard says new goalkeeper Edouard Mendy not yet ready to make debut

Firstpost  

Mendy joined Chelsea from French club Rennes on a five-year contract this week, strengthening Lampard’s goalkeeping options following Kepa Arrizabalaga’s dismal form. London: Frank Lampard has revealed Chelsea’s new goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is not ready to make his debut in Saturday’s Premier League clash at West Bromwich Albion. That leaves the door open for Kepa, who was at fault for …

Premier League: Chelsea sign Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy on five-year deal from Rennes
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League: Chelsea sign Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy on five-year deal from Rennes

Firstpost  

Mendy will compete for a starting spot with Kepa Arrizabalaga, who has struggled for form and confidence at Stamford Bridge. London: Chelsea on Thursday announced the signing of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from Rennes on a five-year deal for a reported fee of £22 million. He is Frank Lampard’s seventh senior signing of a busy summer following the arrivals of Timo …

Football Transfer News September 24: Chelsea Announce Edouard Mendy, NEUFC Sign Khassa Camara
4 years, 3 months ago

Football Transfer News September 24: Chelsea Announce Edouard Mendy, NEUFC Sign Khassa Camara

News 18  

Football Transfer News September 24: Chelsea sign Edouard Mendy on a five-year deal. The Indian football transfer window is open till October 20, 2020 while the European transfer window is open for 10 weeks – from July 27 to October 5. This year, the Indian football transfer market has seen a lot of buzz as well with clubs trying to …

Frank Lampard Confirms Kepa Arrizabalaga Competitor in Rennes Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy
4 years, 3 months ago

Frank Lampard Confirms Kepa Arrizabalaga Competitor in Rennes Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy

News 18  

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is undergoing a medical at Chelsea ahead of his transfer from French club Rennes, the London club’s manager Frank Lampard said. Chelsea’s decision to boost their goalkeeping options follows a dip in form since the start of last season for first-choice keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who was at fault in Liverpool’s second goal on Sunday. “He is …

Premier League: Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy on brink of completing Chelsea move, says Frank Lampard
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League: Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy on brink of completing Chelsea move, says Frank Lampard

Firstpost  

Edouard Mendy was undergoing a medical with the London club, with Lampard indicating the deal should be completed shortly afterwards. London: Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is expected to complete his move to Chelsea from Rennes on Tuesday, Stamford Bridge boss Frank Lampard has confirmed. Mendy as he comes in himself will push to try and play in this team, we …

Chelsea agree £22m deal for Edouard Mendy as Rennes goalkeeper travels to Berlin to undergo medical
4 years, 3 months ago

Chelsea agree £22m deal for Edouard Mendy as Rennes goalkeeper travels to Berlin to undergo medical

Daily Mail  

Edouard Mendy will have a medical in Berlin this week ahead of completing his move to Chelsea on a five-year deal. Goalkeeper Mendy, 28, is on the verge of sealing his move after Chelsea agreed a £22million deal with Rennes and his imminent arrival will intensify the pressure on under-fire Kepa Arrizabalaga. Chelsea have agreed a £22m deal to sign …

Chelsea on the verge of agreeing deal for Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy
4 years, 3 months ago

Chelsea on the verge of agreeing deal for Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy

Daily Mail  

Chelsea are hopeful of reaching a compromise with Rennes over goalkeeper Edouard Mendy after offering around £20m plus add-ons. Chelsea are closing in on a deal for highly-rated Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy The Blues are still looking to strengthen in defensive midfield, with Declan Rice a top target Lille's Boubakary Soumare is another option as Frank Lampard continues to splash …

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