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      Chelsea icon Ramires gets tattoo of iconic Champions League goal vs Barcelona after announcing retirement aged 35

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      FORMER Chelsea star Ramires has marked his retirement by getting his memorable Champions League goal against Barcelona tattooed on his leg.The 35-year-old scored 34 goals during six seasons in English football, with the most notable coming at the Nou Camp back in 2012.
      Ramires marked his retirement with a tattoo of his most famous goal
      Ramires scores a brilliant chip against Barcelona in 2012Credit: Reuters
      With Chelsea trailing 2-1 on aggregate after Barca wiped out their first leg advantage, and down to 10 men following John Terry’s red card, Ramires took matters into his own hands in first half stoppage-time.
      Having been sent through by Frank Lampard, Ramires beat both Carlos Puyol and Sergio Busquets to the ball before exquisitely chipping over Victor Valdes to bring Chelsea level in the tie and ahead on away goals.
      Ultimately, the game was more remembered for Fernando Torres’ late strike, which sealed Chelsea’s place in the Champions League final.
      But Ramires’ goal was still equally as important, with the Blues going on to win the competition for the first time ever after beating Bayern Munich on their own patch on penalties in the final.
      Ramires won both the Premier League and League Cup under Jose MourinhoCredit: PA:Press Association
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      Unfortunately, Ramires was booked later in the game against Barcelona, which meant he was suspended for the showpiece in the German capital.
      Nevertheless, the 35-year-old, who’s set to call time on his career having been without a club since leaving Palmeiras back in 2020, has marked the semi-final occasion by getting the moment tattooed on his right leg.
      Chelsea fans reacted to the tattoo on Twitter, with one calling it a ‘so beautiful’, while another described it as ‘unforgettable’.
      Ramires would spend four more years at Stamford Bridge before leaving for Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning, although only after adding the Premier League, Europa League and League Cup to his medal collection with the Blues.
      Ramires spent four years in China after leaving ChelseaCredit: Getty
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      He rounded off his playing days by returning home to Brazil, with his final professional game coming for Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores almost two years ago.
      Ramires has been a free agent since his departure in November 2020, but has only now decided to officially hang up his boots. More

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      Jose Mourinho’s Roma plan January transfer raid on Chelsea for Trevoh Chalobah after sounding out defender in summer

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      JOSE MOURINHO reportedly has his eye on raiding former club Chelsea for defender Trevoh Chalobah.The 23-year-old centre-back made 30 appearances for the Blues under Thomas Tuchel last season.
      Chalobah has not featured much for Chelsea so far this seasonCredit: Reuters
      But he has featured in just one match so far in the new campaign – which came in a 2-1 victory over Leicester.
      The arrival of Graham Potter has not instantly change his fortunes either as he was named as an unused substitute in the 1-1 draw with RB Salzburg.
      And according to Corriere dello Sport, he could be on his way out of the club in January.
      That is because Mourinho is reportedly interested in bringing him to Roma on loan.
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      The Italian outfit were keen on the young defender in the summer window, with Mourinho thought to be calling for Chalobah as one of their main targets.
      A deal could not be reached, but contacts made previously make a move in January all the more likely.
      Chalobah joined Chelsea as a young boy and eventually broke through into the first team last season after loan spells at Ipswich, Huddersfield and Lorient.
      He enjoyed a positive first season in the team but now appears further down the pecking order.
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      The arrival of both Kalidou Koulibaly and Wesley Fofana adds to the likes of Thiago Silva, Cesar Azpilicueta and Marc Cucurella – all of whom can play at the heart of a back three.
      The strength in depth looks set to limit Chalobah’s opportunities in west London.
      And a move to Mourinho’s Roma could be the best option for all involved.
      Roma have started their Serie A campaign with four wins, one draw and two defeats.
      They sit sixth as a result, four points behind early pace-setters Napoli at the top of the table. More

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      Juventus board keen on N’Golo Kante transfer but Max Allegri would rather sign Chelsea team-mate Jorginho

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      JUVENTUS reportedly enquired about N’Golo Kante during talks with Chelsea over Matthijs de Ligt.The Blues wanted to sign De Ligt before his summer move to Bayern Munich.
      Juventus enquired about N’Golo Kante during negotiations for Matthijs de LigtCredit: Getty
      Juventus boss Max Allegri wanted Jorginho but the Italian did not want to leaveCredit: Getty
      And as part of negotiations Juventus asked about Kante’s availability, despite manager Max Allegri preferring Jorginho, claims CBS reporter Ben Jacobs.
      A deal was not agreed but Juventus are said to have retained an interest in Kante, who is in the final 12 months of his contract.
      Jacobs claims Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring Kante’s situation and he is not close to renewing his Chelsea contract despite Graham Potter reportedly being a big fan.
      Juventus also plotted a move for Jorginho in the summer but the Italian was happy to stay at Stamford Bridge.
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      He shared his love for the club when asked about his future, saying: “Of course [I would stay longer], I love Chelsea.
      “I feel very well here and of course, I’d like to stay.
      “But you know, a lot is going on and we don’t know. I have a contract and I love to be here. So I don’t think about moving anywhere.
      “Every single year [there’s speculation]. I don’t think like this. I just think about where I am and focus 100 per cent.”
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      Jorginho is also out of contract next summer but looks likely to extend his stay given his happiness at Stamford Bridge.
      The same cannot be said of Christian Pulisic – another player who interests Juventus.
      The Italian giants are believed to have considered a loan move for the American in the summer that would have included an option to buy.
      Pulisic recently took aim at former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel who would regularly leave the forward out of the team. More

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      Thomas Tuchel could be DEPORTED before Christmas with German in post-Brexit visa limbo after Chelsea axe

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      THOMAS TUCHEL could be DEPORTED before Christmas with the German stuck in post-Brexit visa limbo following his Chelsea sacking, according to reports.The 2021 Champions League-winning manager was incredibly let go following a poor start domestically and in Europe.
      Thomas Tuchel is unsure on whether he must leave the UK due to post-Brexit visa rulesCredit: Getty
      Chelsea’s new owner Todd Boehly swung the axe after watching his club fall to a 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in Europe.
      The brutal sacking came despite Chelsea splashing £254million on some of Europe’s top talent over the summer.
      Tuchel was replaced by Graham Potter, who left his post at Brighton to fill the vacant managerial role at Stamford Bridge.
      And to make things worse for Tuchel, he may be booted out of the country too due to Brexit rules, The Telegraph reports.
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      It is believed the 49-year-old is only able to stay for a maximum of 90 days following his sacking having arrived on a post-Brexit Governing Body Endorsement visa.
      However, there has been no official confirmation from the relevant parties.
      Talks are ongoing and Tuchel is said to be “happy and comfortable” living in the UK, and he is still weighing up his options.
      He was even spotted smiling in London on Wednesday.
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      Tuchel stopped and posed for photos with supporters.
      A representative for Tuchel told the Telegraph: “We will act in accordance with UK rules and adapt all future plans. Final decisions are not made yet.”
      Tuchel took over at Chelsea in January 2021.
      The West London club had to file a special application in order to get Tuchel and his staff access into the country following the UK’s exit from the European Union. More

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      Chelsea ‘consider recalling Callum Hudson-Odoi from Bayer Leverkusen loan transfer early with Graham Potter a huge fan’

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      CHELSEA are considering recalling Callum Hudson-Odoi from his loan.The 21-year-old joined Bayer Leverkusen for the season at the transfer deadline.
      Hudson-Odoi may be heading back to Stamford Bridge in January as Boehly and Potter reportedly consider terminating his loan deal earlyCredit: Getty
      The summer arrivals of Raheem Sterling, Carney Chukwuemeka and Marc Cucurella hindered his chances of game time on the left-hand side.
      And he was allowed to leave for the Bundesliga.
      But it appears that new owner Todd Boehly and recently named gaffer Graham Potter agree that the Englishman should be back at Stamford Bridge.
      According to German news outlet BILD, one of Potter’s first acts in the January window could be to recall Hudson-Odoi.
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      The London-born winger has a recall clause in his loan deal that Chelsea could trigger.
      The forward recently revealed he’d spoken to Boehly about being part of his plans in West London.
      He said: “When a club is trying to get a player on loan, they always want that option to buy at the end of the season.
      “Todd was saying: ‘Listen, we want you back here.’
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      “You’re still on the radar of being wanted by the club. The way he’s trying to set it up, there are a lot of young players he’s trying to buy for the next few years.
      “It shows he wants to integrate the players into the team and help them develop.”
      Hudson-Odoi has started to become a regular at Leverkusen under Gerardo Seoane and has one assist in five games so far.
      Speaking to The Mail about his Chelsea departure, he said: “It was one of those difficult moments when you look at yourself and say, ‘What am I doing wrong? Have I done anything wrong to not even be in the squad?’
      “I would never say anything bad about Thomas, he was a good guy, a good manager. But the first game of the season, it was frustrating. Any footballer that isn’t in the squad would understand how frustrating it is.
      “You don’t want to be on the bench thinking, ‘Why am I not playing?’, then it becomes weeks and weeks and the legs are rusty when you do play. The most important thing is consistent football. That’s what I’m getting here and it’s making me feel better.” More

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      Dembele’s tiny Barcelona release clause revealed amid Chelsea transfer interest – and move would earn him millions

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      OUSMANE DEMBELE reportedly has a bargain Barcelona release clause amid interest from Chelsea.And a move next summer would see the Nou Camp star earn MILLIONS.
      Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele has a bargain release clause kicking in next summerCredit: Getty
      Dembele, 25, was a major target for new Blues owner Todd Boehly after his Barcelona contract expired.
      Chelsea were keen on signing the winger on a free transfer as part of their new-look squad.
      But Dembele eventually stayed put at cash-strapped Barcelona, penning a two-year deal until 2024.
      The France international has started the new season well, scoring twice and laying on two assists in just six matches.
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      And it’s reckoned Boehly remain interested in a deal as soon as next summer.
      Now, L’Equipe claims a move could be on the cards after a secret bargain release clause was included in Dembele’s Barcelona renewal.
      It’s believed an offer of £44m will trigger the clause when it becomes active in 2023.
      Barca apparently agreed to the sum as Dembele and his representatives did NOT receive a signing-on bonus when penning the new contract.
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      The move was a goodwill sign from the forward amid Barca’s financial problems.
      But L’Equipe add Dembele will receive a whopping FIFTY per cent of the transfer fee should his release clause be triggered – amounting to a cool £22m.
      It now remains to be seen if Chelsea do indeed go back in for Dembele.
      That’s because admirer Thomas Tuchel is no longer in charge.
      Instead, Graham Potter is at the helm at Stamford Bridge.
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      He likes to deploy two central forwards, while also using versatile attacking wing-backs.
      And Dembele may not have the attributes required to play in either role. More

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      Chelsea target Josko Gvardiol opens door to January transfer despite signing five-year contract at RB Leipzig this month

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      JOSKO GVARDIOL has sensationally opened the door for a January switch to Chelsea.That’s despite signing a new five-year deal with RB Leipzig earlier this month.
      Josko Gvardiol has hinted at a January move to Chelsea despite his new RB Leipzig dealCredit: Getty
      Gvardiol, 20, was reportedly the subject of a £77million bid from the Blues late in the transfer window.
      Then-boss Thomas Tuchel wanted to secure Gvardiol’s signature ahead of Man City before loaning him back to Leipzig for the season.
      However, Chelsea’s mammoth offer for the centre-back was rejected.
      And Gvardiol appeared to deal a massive blow to his suitors by then extending his Leipzig contract until 2027.
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      But new boss Graham Potter is thought to be an admirer, and owner Todd Boehly is ready to go back for Gvardiol as he looks to land football’s best youngsters.
      The Croatia international himself has now opened the door for a move to Stamford Bridge as early as January.
      Yet Gvardiol adds he is also more than happy to remain in Germany should no offers arise.
      He said: “I am happy at Leipzig, I still have a lot to learn and need to work on myself.
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      “I have people who deal with it, I didn’t think about a transfer. We’ll see what happens in the winter.”
      It’s not the first time this month Gvardiol has said he’s pleased to still be at Leipzig.
      After signing his deal in the wake of Chelsea’s rejected bid, the defender beamed: “I’m very happy to have extended the contract early until 2027, because I still want to achieve a lot with RB Leipzig.
      “I feel the club’s confidence to continue my development. We’re in the Champions League again, won the DFB Cup last year and want to play for titles again this year.
      “I am very grateful to those responsible at the club that they plan long-term with me and want to continue on this successful path with me.” More

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      Aubameyang can be first Chelsea player since Costa to score 20 Prem goals in a season insists Blues legend Hasselbaink

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      JIMMY FLOYD HASSELBAINK reckons Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang can hit 20 goals this season despite Chelsea’s early season struggles.But the Blues striking legend says Auba will only be a stop-gap solution because of his age and new boss Graham Potter must start planning ahead.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as been backed to hit 20 Prem goals this seasonCredit: Rex

      Aubameyang signed on transfer deadline day and is yet to score a goal.
      There has also been upheaval at Stamford Bridge, with head coach Thomas Tuchel – the Gabon striker’s former mentor – getting sacked.
      Hasselbaink, 50, who racked up 70 Premier League goals in 136 games for Chelsea, said: “Aubameyang did really well at Barcelona. He was scoring goals. It’s a good signing for the next two years.
      “I don’t think that it is a four or five-year signing. It’s a two-year signing. I think he will score goals; he knows where the back of the net is.
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      “He did sign for Chelsea because Tuchel was there but as a footballer it happens that managers come and go. His career will keep on going and he needs to produce like any other player.. and I don’t think that is a problem.
      “Aubameyang can score 20 plus goals. Have they got a squad to go and become champions? Not yet.
      “Have they got a squad to get in the top four and compete for an FA Cup, or get far in the Champions League? Yes.
      “Are they going to win the Champions League? They’re not favourites, I don’t think that they are. But a successful season would be finishing in the top four and winning a cup this year.
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      “I think he’s going to embrace it and I think Potter will embrace him as well. I don’t see any problem really.
      “He has only played two matches. He has not hit the back of the net yet but that will come. you don’t become a bad player overnight.”
      Aubameyang, 33, replaces flop Romelu Lukaku who is back on loan at Inter Milan after just one season at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea have a chequered history with strikers – German Timo Werner also could not settle in England and is back in the Bundesliga after two seasons.
      The last Blues player to hit 20 Prem goals in a campaign was Diego Costa in 2016-17.
      Hasselbaink – who managed the feat twice – told SafeBettingSites: “He will score as he is different to Lukaku, he is different to Werner. They’re different kinds of players. He’s better in small areas.
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      “Is his movement going to improve? Yeah, I think the sharper he is going to become the sharper his movement is going to be.
      “You can see that he’s not there yet with a few times offside, but with time it will get sharper and that will come.” More