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Julien Laurens thinks Frank Lampard’s Chelsea return with a pending transfer ban will be “a hell of a task ahead.”
Frank Lampard was denied victory in his first match as Chelsea head coach with a late goal from trialist Eric Molloy snatching a 1-1 draw for Bohemians in Dublin.
Michy Batshuayi put Chelsea in front after just eight minutes when he pounced on Kenedy’s deflected shot in the box, but Molloy found the top corner after racing onto Keith Ward’s pass as the League of Ireland side finished stronger.
Following the match, Lampard didn’t seemed worried about the result despite the lesser competition.
“It…

Loftus-Cheek signs new Chelsea deal

Julien Laurens thinks Frank Lampard’s Chelsea return with a pending transfer ban will be “a hell of a task ahead.”

The FC guys debate whether or not N’Golo Kante and Jorginho will be able to fit into Frank Lampard’s system this season at Chelsea.

The ESPN FC crew debate Chelsea’s decision to pay over £40 million to buy Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid after having him on loan last season.

While Chelsea await the verdict of their transfer ban appeal, check out some of the top talent the Blues could recall from loan to bolster their squad.

Gab Marcotti says similarities between Frank Lampard and Maurizio Sarri’s styles of play would make the Derby County manager a low-risk signing for the Blues.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley selects a few from Chelsea’s famous ‘loan army’ that might make an impact at the club next season.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has signed a new contract at Chelsea, keeping him at the club until 2024.
Sources had told ESPN FC how Loftus-Cheek’s wages will rise from £60,000-a-week to around £150,000-a-week once bonuses are factored in.
“I’m really happy and pleased that I get to stay here for another five years. It’s the place where I’ve grown up playing and hopefully I’ll be playing here for a lot longer,” he said.
“I hope to win a lot more trophies with the team and personally it’s just…

Chelsea confirm Morata sale to Atletico

Julien Laurens thinks Frank Lampard’s Chelsea return with a pending transfer ban will be “a hell of a task ahead.”
Chelsea have confirmed the sale of Alvaro Morata to Atletico Madrid.
Morata will remain on loan at Atletico for the 2019-20 season, as agreed in January, before the transfer becomes permanent on July 1, 2020.
A statement on the official Chelsea website read: “Chelsea and Atletico Madrid have today agreed terms for the permanent transfer of Alvaro Morata.
“We would like to thank Alvaro for his contribution and wish him the best of luck for the future.”
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Lampard never spoke to Abramovich in Chelsea return

Julien Laurens thinks Frank Lampard’s Chelsea return with a pending transfer ban will be “a hell of a task ahead.”

Frank Lampard stresses he should be judged as a manager, not for the accolades he’s received as a Chelsea player.

The FC guys debate whether or not N’Golo Kante and Jorginho will be able to fit into Frank Lampard’s system this season at Chelsea.
LONDON — Frank Lampard revealed he did not speak to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich prior to being appointed the club’s new head coach, adding that director Marina Granovskaia instead led the recruitment process.
Chelsea unveiled Lampard to the media on Thursday after securing him on a three-year contract from Derby County as the replacement for Maurizio Sarri, who left to take over at Juventus last month.
Lampard has a long-standing relationship with Abramovich dating back to his illustrious 13-year…

Chelsea appoint club legend Lampard as coach

Gab Marcotti says similarities between Frank Lampard and Maurizio Sarri’s style’s of play would make the Derby County manager a low-risk signing for the Blues.

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop sees Derby County boss Frank Lampard taking the helm at his former club Chelsea as only a short-term fix for the London club.
Chelsea have appointed club legend and all-time top scorer Frank Lampard as their new head coach.
Lampard was identified as the preferred choice to succeed Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge despite having only one year of managerial experience at Derby, who he led to the Championship playoff final but lost to Aston Villa.
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“I am immensely proud to be returning to Chelsea as head coach,” Lampard said. “Everyone knows my…

Sources: Loftus-Cheek to sign Chelsea deal

The ESPN FC crew debate Chelsea’s decision to pay over £40 million to buy Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid after having him on loan last season.

While Chelsea await the verdict of their transfer ban appeal, check out some of the top talent the Blues could recall from loan to bolster their squad.

Gab Marcotti says similarities between Frank Lampard and Maurizio Sarri’s style’s of play would make the Derby County manager a low-risk signing for the Blues.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley selects a few from Chelsea’s famous ‘loan army’ that might make an impact at the club next season.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is in the final stages of talks with Chelsea over a lucrative new long-term contract, sources have told ESPN FC.
The deal will run until at least 2024 and see Loftus-Cheek’s wages rise from £60,000-a-week to around £150,000-a-week, and there is optimism on all sides that the 23-year-old will be in position to sign the paperwork soon.
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Loftus-Cheek…

Chelsea beat transfer ban to sign Kovacic

While Chelsea await the verdict of their transfer ban appeal, check out some of the top talent the Blues could recall from loan to bolster their squad.

Gab Marcotti says similarities between Frank Lampard and Maurizio Sarri’s style’s of play would make the Derby County manager a low-risk signing for the Blues.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley selects a few from Chelsea’s famous ‘loan army’ that might make an impact at the club next season.
Chelsea have announced they have completed the permanent signing of Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid in a deal worth just over £40.3 million.
Kovacic’s registration remained with Chelsea until June 30 after his season-long loan spell, meaning they could sign him from Madrid without breaching the two-window transfer ban handed down by FIFA in February and upheld in May.
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– When does the transfer…

Sources: Chelsea to sign Kovacic despite ban

While Chelsea await the verdict of their transfer ban appeal, check out some of the top talent the Blues could recall from loan to bolster their squad.

Gab Marcotti says similarities between Frank Lampard and Maurizio Sarri’s style’s of play would make the Derby County manager a low-risk signing for the Blues.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley selects a few from Chelsea’s famous ‘loan army’ that might make an impact at the club next season.

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop sees Derby County boss Frank Lampard taking the helm at his former club Chelsea as only a short-term fix for the London club.
Chelsea have agreed a permanent deal to sign on-loan midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid despite their transfer ban, sources have told ESPN FC.
Kovacic made 50 appearances for Chelsea in all competitions last season, and reports in Italy claim the agreement to keep him at Stamford Bridge is worth €50 million when all bonuses are included.
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Chelsea are not able to register new senior players due…

Lampard set for Chelsea after Derby agree to talks

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop sees Derby County boss Frank Lampard taking the helm at his former club Chelsea as only a short-term fix for the London club.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley lists the reasons why Frank Lampard would have a difficult time as Chelsea manager should he be appointed to replace the outgoing Maurizio Sarri.
Frank Lampard has moved a step closer to landing the Chelsea job after Derby granted them permission to hold talks over the vacant position following Maurizio Sarri’s exit.
Sources told ESPN FC on Friday that Chelsea is expected to finalise Lampard’s appointment on a three-year deal this week, having signalled that they were prepared to meet Derby’s demand for £4 million in compensation.
Derby had offered Lampard a new contract in an attempt to get him to stay, but are now resigned…

Lampard set for Chelsea after Derby agree talks

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop sees Derby County boss Frank Lampard taking the helm at his former club Chelsea as only a short term fix for the London club.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley lists the reasons why Frank Lampard would have a difficult time as Chelsea manager should he be appointed to replace the outgoing Maurizio Sarri.
Frank Lampard has moved a step closer to landing the Chelsea job after Derby granted them permission to hold talks over the vacant position following Maurizio Sarri’s exit.
Sources told ESPN FC on Friday that Chelsea expected to finalise Lampard’s appointment on a three-year deal this week, having signalled that they were prepared to meet Derby’s demand for £4 million in compensation.
Derby had offered Lampard a new contract in an attempt to get him to stay, but are now resigned to…

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