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      Chelsea confirm Thiago Silva on free transfer as former PSG star signs one-year deal at Stamford Bridge

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      CHELSEA have announced the signing of Thiago Silva on a free transfer.
      The 35-year-old Brazilian centre-half joins on a one-year deal with the option to extend it by a season.

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      Chelsea announced the signing of Thiago Silva on a free transfer

      Silva, who arrives at Stamford Bridge after his PSG contract expired, becomes Frank Lampard’s third signing of this summer’s window.
      He said: “I am so happy to be joining Chelsea.
      “I am delighted to be a part of Frank Lampard’s exciting squad for next season and I’m here to challenge for honours.
      “See you soon Chelsea fans, I look forward to playing at Stamford Bridge very soon.”

      Chelsea had already announced the £50million signing of 23-year-old Ben Chilwell from Leicester.
      They then followed up by confirming Malang Sarr, 21, signed on a free transfer, but will go straight back out on loan.
      Lampard secured deals for Hakm Ziyech, 27, and Timo Werner, 24, before last season had finished.

      The attacking pair have linked up with their new team-mates to prepare for the upcoming campaign.

      It comes as Chelsea close in on a club record deal to sign 21-year-old Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen.
      Personal terms have already been agreed with the playmaker ahead of a deal totalling £90million.

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      Chelsea transfer of Thiago Silva seemingly complete as PSG confirm defender has left club after eight years

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      THIAGO SILVA is closing in on a deal to join Chelsea after Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the defender’s exit.
      The 35-year-old has run his contract down at Parc des Princes after eight years of service, with his last appearance coming in the Champions League final defeat on Sunday.

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      Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that Thiago Silva has left the clubCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      🙌🔴🔵 #MerciCapitaineLe Président du @PSG_inside Nasser Al-Khelaïfi a tenu a adresser un message à @tsilva3 : «Thiago, merci pour ces huit années mémorables, pleines de souvenirs impérissables et pour ton implication, ta dévotion et ton aura. […]
      — Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) August 27, 2020

      PSG were keen to tie the Brazilian down to a new deal, but Silva has opted to depart as he longs to play in the Premier League.
      Les Parisiens took to Twitter to say goodbye to the centre-back, as they posted a clip of his highlights at the club.
      Captioning the video, they said: “You marked the history of the club.
      “Red and Blue for life. Forever in our hearts.”

      A statement from PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi then read: “Thiago, thank you for these eight memorable years, full of lasting memories and for your involvement, your devotion and your aura.
      GO GET HIM
      “You will forever be one of the greatest players in history, and your legendary status here at PSG will last forever.
      “I wish you and your family the best for your future challenges, you will always be part of the family and the history of the club, a big thank you captain!”
      SunSport reported on Wednesday how Silva has already agreed a deal to join the West Londoners.

      A two-year contract has been rumoured to be on the table for Silva, who has already posted an emotional farewell to PSG fans.
      He wrote on Thursday: “Today a cycle ends, after eight years with the @psg team.

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      🇫🇷 «La valeur des choses n’est pas dans le temps qu’elles durent, mais dans l’intensité avec laquelle elles se produisent. Pour cette raison, il y a des moments inoubliables, des choses inexplicables et des gens incomparables »(Fernando Pessoa). Aujourd’hui un cycle se termine, après 8 ans au sein de l’equipe du @psg, je voudrais remercier mes coéquipiers, toute l’équipe technique et la direction, les fans, ma famille, Dieu et mes amis, pour tous ces heureux moments que nous avons vécu dans la Ville Lumière. Ici, avec ma femme @bellesilva, nous avons vécu des moments inoubliables, nos enfants ont grandi, nous sommes devenus citoyens français, et nous porterons à jamais ces années vécues et la France dans nos cœurs. Merci beaucoup 🙏🏽🔴🔵 🇧🇷 “O valor das coisas não está no tempo que elas duram, mas na intensidade com que acontecem. Por isso, existem momentos inesquecíveis, coisas inexplicáveis e pessoas incomparáveis” (Fernando Pessoa). Hoje se fecha um ciclo, depois de 8 anos no @psg , eu gostaria de agradecer aos meus colegas de equipe, à toda a equipe técnica e direção, à torcida, à minha família, a Deus e aos meus amigos, por todos esses felizes anos que vivemos na Cidade-luz. Aqui, junto com a minha esposa, @bellesilva , vivemos momentos inesquecíveis, nossos filhos cresceram, nos tornamos cidadãos franceses, e vamos levar pra sempre esses anos vividos e a França nos nossos corações. Muito obrigado 🙏🏽🔴🔵 • • • #AllezParis #ICICESTPARIS #PSG #ParisSaintGermain #Paris #Football #ThiagoSilva #ParisSaintGermain #IciCestParis #TS2 #DefenseurCentral #Capitão #Capitaine #CoronaOut #StopCorona #EquipePSG #PSGTeam #PSGlife #PSGforever #StayHealthy #OMonstro #PSGOL #AllezParis
      A post shared by Thiago Silva (@thiagosilva) on Aug 26, 2020 at 1:36pm PDT

      “I would like to thank my team-mates, the whole technical team and management, the fans, my family, God and friends, for all these happy moments we experienced in the City of Light.
      “Here, with my wife @bellesilva, we have experienced unforgettable moments, our children have grown, we have become French citizens, and we will forever carry these years and France in our hearts.
      “Thank you so much.”

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      Chelsea complete Malang Sarr free transfer with defender set to be loaned out after signing five-year deal

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      CHELSEA have completed the signing of Malang Sarr on a free transfer – with the defender set to be loaned out after signing a five-year deal.
      The French centre-back, 21, played over 100 times in Ligue 1 for Nice.

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      Malang Sarr has officially completed his move to Chelsea

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      Chelsea have signed Malang Sarr five-year dealCredit: AFP – Getty
      But the Blues have decided to loan him out for his first season at Stamford Bridge to gain more first-team experience.
      It has not yet been announced where Sarr will play next season on a temporary deal.
      However, many Bundesliga clubs already said to be keen after he left Nice at the end of his contract in July.
      On the deal for Sarr, Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: “The opportunity to sign Malang was one we could not miss.

      “He is a tremendous prospect and we will be monitoring him closely during his loan period, hoping he will soon be back at Chelsea.
      “We are very happy to welcome him to the club today.”
      Sarr should complement Chelsea’s style perfectly in the coming years.
      The defender is competent at both centre-back and on the left-side of a back-three – capable of starting attacks from the back.

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      Chelsea will loan France Under-21s star Sarr out for the 2020-21 seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Sarr had been at boyhood club Nice since the age of five and played 119 times in all competitions, scoring three times.
      The defender is eligible to paly for Senegal through his parents.
      But Sarr has played for France at every age group between Under-16 and Under-21.
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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Leeds suffer transfer blow with Ben White set to stay at Brighton after £25m bid is rejected

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      BRIGHTON look set to win their fight to keep defender Ben White at the club.
      The defender has been the subject of some major interest by Premier League clubs after an impressive season on loan at Leeds in the Championship.

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      Ben White impressed during a loan spell at Leeds last seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But Brighton have been desperate to keep the player and other teams – including Liverpool – have been put off by the high transfer fee.
      Leeds have been desperate for White, 22, to return next season but their top offer of £25million was turned down.
      As SunSport revealed, Brighton were keen not to sell White to the Yorkshire side as they feel Marcelo Bielsa’s team will be a rival in the Premier League in terms of being in a similar league position.

      Brighton would have been prepared to sell White for between £25m and £30m as that would have been an offer they could not refuse.

      But Liverpool, along with Chelsea and Manchester United who also expressed an interest, have not been keen to meet those demands.
      Graham Potter has talked up White’s prospects on the South Coast.
      In July, he stated: “He’s our player, he’s got a long contract with us.
      “I have known Ben for a while, I have been aware of him, wanted to try and sign him when we were at Swansea.

      “I know about his qualities. He’s a fantastic player.
      “He’s done brilliantly at Leeds and helped them get promotion – that’s fantastic for them, fantastic for him – but he’s our player and we’re looking forward to working with him.”
      Meawhile, Chelsea are on the verge of securing former Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva on a free transfer.
      But Manchester United are yet to decide on Chris Smalling’s future after his impressive loan spell at Roma.

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      Chelsea have £15m transfer offer for Rennes keeper Edouard Mendy rejected as search for Kepa replacement continues

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      CHELSEA have suffered a transfer blow – with Rennes rejecting their offer for star keeper Edouard Mendy.
      Blues boss Frank Lampard wants the Senegal international to provide competition for the inconsistent Kepa Arrizabalaga.

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      Chelsea suffered a blow after Rennes rejected their offer for keeper Edouard MendyMendy has just helped Rennes qualify for the Champions League for the first time, with the modest French club finishing third in Ligue 1.
      He kept 13 clean sheets, and conceded just 31 goals in 33 games last season.
      Chelsea’s French head of goalkeeping Christophe Lollichon has recommended Normandy-born Mendy to Lampard.
      Stamford Bridge officials have since been in contact with their Rennes counterparts about a potential deal for the 28-year-old.

      However, sources close to the Brittany club revealed they have turned down a £15million Blues bid for Mendy.

      The West Londoners could yet return with an improved offer.
      The 6ft 5ins keeper is under contract until 2023. He joined Rennes from Reims last summer for just £3.6m.
      Chelsea were linked with a mega-money for for Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak – who has a £109million release clause.

      But having closed in on a £140m deas for Kai Havertz, 21, and Ben Chilwell, 23, the Blues are scouting for cheaper alternatives between the posts.
      Ajax’s Andre Onana, Burnley’s Nick Pope and even Watford’s Ben Foster have all been linked with Chelsea.

      Mendy, who previously played for Cherbourg and Marseille’s B team, has since seen his value skyrocket with a series of impressive displays against France’s biggest clubs.
      Born to parents hailing from Senegal and Guinea-Bissau, he opted to play his international football for Senegal’s Teranga Lions – winning eight caps to date.
      Chelsea famously signed goalkeeping legend Petr Cech from Rennes, paying £7m for the Czech Republic international.

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      Five clubs Lionel Messi could join including Man Utd, City and Chelsea after handing in Barcelona transfer request

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      LIONEL MESSI is on the verge of quitting Barcelona after requesting to leave his boyhood club.
      The 33-year-old Nou Camp legend demanded Barca exercise a clause in his contract that would allow him to quit for nothing with immediate effect.

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      Lionel Messi is on the verge of leaving Barcelona after requesting to leave his boyhood clubCredit: Getty Images

      But the Spanish giants believe the stipulation expired expired on June 10, with the Argentine superstar under contract until the summer of 2021.
      Club and player seem set for a legal battle over the clause, with Barcelona believing his €700m (£629m) buy-out clause is still valid.
      And with wages totalling £1.15m per week – it leaves very few teams capable of facilitating a move for Messi – here SunSport list five possible options.
      MANCHESTER CITY
      Since Pep Guardiola – who managed Messi for four seasons – took over at the Etihad in 2016, he has spent £700m on transfers.

      It indicates they have the backing to pull off a mega-money transfer for Messi, despite escaping a Financial Fair Play penalty this year.
      Acccording to Radio Catalunya, Messi has already spoken to Guardiola about a move to Manchester.
      And having grown frustrated throughout last season, reuniting with a familiar face could convince the forward to choose City.

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      Pep Guardiola managed Messi for four seasons at the Nou Camp Credit: Reuters
      PSG
      The French champions, like City, seem to have no limits when it comes to the transfer market.
      Having already broke the record when they signed Neymar for £198m from Barca three years ago, PSG are not afraid to role the dice and break the bank.
      It has been claimed Messi is open to linking up with strike partner Neymar again, with the Ligue 1 kings desperate to win the Champions League.
      But Messi’s £64m-a-year basic wages could prove to be a problem even for PSG, who pay £33m to Neymar and £19m to Kylian Mbappe every season.

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      It has been claimed Messi is open to linking up with strike partner Neymar again
      MANCHESTER UNITED
      United have reportedly not wasted any time in making contact with Messi’s representatives regarding a transfer.
      That is despite the fact they have so far failed to stump up the cash for Jadon Sancho – who Borussia Dortmund value at £108m.
      Messi is also said to prefer a move to Manchester rivals City or PSG over United.
      But SPORT, say Old Trafford bosses are confident they have the funds to pursue the sensation move.

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      CHELSEA
      The Blues looked disinterested in tempting Messi to London – until Rio Ferdinand tweeted news that Frank Lampard was in for the Argentine.
      Chelsea last season completed deals for Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner and have carried over the spending to this season.
      They are close to wrapping up transfers for Kai Havertz, Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell – while also testing the market for a keeper.
      Making a swoop for Messi at this time seems unlikely, even if they do raise funds from money made by flogging unwanted flops.

      Just heard Frank Lampard is now in for #messiSome window this if Lamps pulls this off !!
      — Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) August 25, 2020

      INTER MILAN
      Throughout Messi’s Barca turmoil this year, Serie A giants Inter Milan are understood to have been monitoring the situation
      Their former owner Massimo Moratti even revealed the club will plan to prize the six-time Ballon d’Or winner to Italy.
      Inter have the backing of Chinese chairman Steven Zhang, son of billionaire Zhang Jindong. 
      Messi’s dad is also believed to have a home in Milan, fuelling speculation his son could be plotting a switch to the San Siro.

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      Chelsea boss Frank Lampard ‘wants to make Thiago Silva captain’ once transfer complete with medical set for tomorrow

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      FRANK LAMPARD reportedly wants Thiago Silva to take a captaincy role once the veteran defender joins Chelsea.
      With a medical set for this week as the Brazilian completes a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, attention has turned to what sort of role he will play at Stamford Bridge.

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      Thiago Silva is set to join Chelsea after his PSG contract expiredCredit: Handout – Getty
      At 35, the Brazilian is said to harbour ambitions of playing at the 2022 World Cup and will expect a reasonable degree of first-team action.
      And Lampard is planning on giving Silva an extra set of responsibilities once he lands in West London.
      According to Brazil-based outlet Globo Esporte, the Chelsea boss wants the new signing to take the armband.

      Silva has captained PSG, AC Milan and his country during an illustrious career but such a move would be a surprise.

      Cesar Azpilicueta has held the job at Chelsea since last summer and the 30-year-old does not appear to be leaving the club any time soon.
      Reece James, Marcos Alonso and incoming full-back Ben Chilwell may well be ahead of the Spaniard in the pecking order next season, however.
      Therefore Lampard may see Silva as a regular at centre-back, allowing a more consistent leading voice on the pitch.
      Last season, the Blues boss gave the armband to N’Golo Kante, Willian and Jorginho in Azpilicueta’s absence.

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      Officially, the Italian midfielder is the club’s vice-captain with Lampard praising him last year as “a big character and a driver for us”.
      Silva is expected to be Chelsea’s third signing of the summer after Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech.
      Yet they will not be done there with Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell set to arrive – with plenty of cash in the Stamford Bridge bank.

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      Chelsea star Marc Guehi to spend all of next season on loan transfer at Swansea City

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      CHELSEA defender Marc Guehi will spend another season on loan with Swansea City.
      The 19-year-old joined the Welsh club in January, having made two senior Chelsea appearances in the League Cup earlier in the campaign.

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      Chelsea defender Marc Guehi will spend another season on loan with Swansea
      He went on to play 14 times for Swansea and has earned himself another spell to gain experience throughout the upcoming term.
      It comes as Chelsea close in on free transfers for Thiago Silva, 35, and  Malang Sarr, 21.
      Guehi will return to the Liberty Stadium having been called up to England’s Under-21 side.
      The defender will also be joined in Aidy Boothroyd’s side by fellow Chelsea players Callum Hudson Odoi, 19, Reece James, 20, and Conor Gallagher, 20.

      England U21s play Kosovo and Austria in European Championship qualifiers next month.
      The Blues are set for a massive summer overhaul this season, after a major spending spree.

      They are on the verge of sealing a £90million deal for 21-year-old Kai Havertz, having already signed Hakim Ziyech, 27, and Timo Werner, 24, last season.
      Unwanted midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, 26, is a target for AC Milan while left-back Emerson, also 26, is wanted by rivals Inter.

      Michy Batshuayi is also set to depart with Leeds, Atalanta and West Ham all interested in the 26-year-old striker.

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