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CHELSEA fans have been told the redevelopment of Stamford Bridge will not be completed until 2030.Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, the new owners of the club, have been in “contact” with the board of Chelsea Pitch Owners and revealed to the club’s supporters that the stadium extension would not be completed for some time.
The redevelopment of Stamford Bridge may not be ready until 2030Credit: Rex
It is expected to take at least seven-and-a-half years to be finished.
The Blues are believed to be “exploring all options” to redevelop the ground and have tasked co-owner Jonathan Goldstein with the job.
One option the club could consider would be a temporary move while the work is done, similar to Tottenham’s move to Wembley Stadium during the construction of their new stadium.
The expansion was expected to take four to five years should the club move out of Stamford Bridge during the work.
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However, it would take longer should the club embark on a stand-by-stand redevelopment.
Goldstein said: “We are looking very heavily at redevelopment. The planning process is something we will start next year, and we’ll hope central government will get behind it and see it as an engine for growth.
“The only problem, of course, is the management of interest rates because it makes it so much more expensive to develop.
The co-owner was then asked if the process could be put on hold, he replied: “No, no, we’ll carry on as fast and as hard as we can.
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“It is a big project and there are very many constituents involved and we are at the beginning.
“But we will carry on because we believe in the business, in Chelsea FC and the area and we know, over time, Stamford Bridge needs redevelopment.”
Under the previous owner Roman Abramovich, the club had planning permission to expand the ground to 60,000 from its current capacity of 41,837, but it expired.
The West London stadium is significantly smaller than the club’s rivals in the Premier League.
By increasing the capacity, it would help increase matchday revenue for the club.
Boehly and Co are believed to have made an offer to buy a £50million-valued site next to Stamford Bridge.
The site is thought to be important in the quest to redevelop the ground. More

CHELSEA legend John Terry sang songs with his fellow Blues fans after sneaking into the away end at Anfield.Terry watched from the Anfield Road end as Chelsea drew 0-0 with Liverpool.
John Terry sang his own song with his fellow Chelsea fansCredit: Instagram / @johnterry.26
Terry took a selfie from the away endCredit: Instagram / @johnterry.26
Terry hid his face before sneaking into AnfieldCredit: Instagram / @johnterry.26
The former Chelsea captain hid his face with a hat and a snood on the streets outside before making his way into the stadium.
He remained undetected until he was on the concourse, where he shared a beer with mates.
It did not take long for fans to mob him but Terry seemed delighted with the attention.
Supporters began singing his name and the ex-defender joined in while bouncing up and down.
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He shared a clip of the sing-song on social media alongside a caption that reads: “What a day and great experience to be in the away end with our supporters 💙.”
In another post he said: “I loved being in the away end with our supporters today, as a player you arrive on the bus and head straight to the dressing room, you don’t get to see or feel what the fans feel, when I retired I always wanted to be in the away end with our supporters and I absolutely loved it today.
“A huge thank you to all our supporters who travel the world supporting our great club.
“I f***ing Love You All. 💙 Double Double Double… 🎵🏆🏆😜.”
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Unfortunately, Terry did not have much to cheer about at Anfield as Chelsea played out a drab draw.
Newboy Mykhailo Mudryk did get the travelling fans excited however as he impressed with his pace and dribbling skill. More

SOUTHAMPTON have their eye on Chelsea right wing-back Silko Thomas.The Saints hope to see the 18-year-old before deciding on a move when his Blues deal runs out in the summer.
Chelsea’s Silko Thomas has caught the eye of a number of clubsCredit: Getty
Southampton are keen on signing the teenage defenderCredit: Getty
Thomas played for Sheffield United in an Under-21 game during an extended trial but the Blades need a defensive full-back.
The Blues ace started as a winger so is ideal for a team with wing-backs.
Despite being in the market for a full-back, Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom is open to signing the teenager and could rival Saints for his signature.
He said of Thomas: “I’ve not seen him yet, he played in a game we couldn’t get to.
“All my feedback has been through Del and Micky regarding him.
“We know what his qualities are in terms of his attacking intent.
“He’s a front-footed player.
“He played wing-back for us and it adds a different dimension to his game there.
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“Macca [Stuart McCall] watched him in the game, but I couldn’t get.
“It’s something we’ll be led on by Del and Micky.
“If we get to a point where everyone’s happy, then we’ll come and have a good look.
“If we get to a point where everyone’s happy, then we’ll come and have a good look.”
Thomas has made eight appearances for Chelsea’s reserves this campaign. More

CHELSEA have been dealt yet another injury blow after Trevoh Chalobah was hurt against Liverpool.The defender went down in the Blues’ penalty area in the 79th minute of the Premier League match at Anfield.
Trevoh Chalobah is the latest Chelsea star to pick up an injuryCredit: Getty
Chalobah had to receive treatment from the physio on an apparent muscle injury.
After assessments, it was judged that he was unable to continue in the match.
Manager Graham Potter replaced him with veteran Cesar Azplicueta, however Chabolah did get a parting gift of a yellow card from the referee.
The 23-year-old was walking off the pitch with the physio, but not at the closest exit point from where he went down.
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Potter will be cursing his luck after the defender’s injury as he becomes the 11th player to need the treatment room at Stamford Bridge.
Stars including N’Golo Kante, Raheem Sterling, Denis Zakaria, Ben Chilwell, Reece James and Wesley Fofana are all out with injuries.
Chelsea also have Armando Broja, Christian Pulisic and Eduoard Mendy out with injuries.
Another absentee is Joao Felix, who is suspended until February after getting sent off on his debut against Fulham.
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The game against Liverpool ended in a draw as both sides failed to get their seasons back on track.
The match finished goalless, so at least Potter did not see his defence fall apart after the injury to Chabolah. More