Such platitudes are expected from any new player, but there was a kernel of truth within it. Chelsea have positioned themselves as being the best team in England’s thriving market by bringing in talented personalities on and off the pitch. That, in turn, encourages others to join.

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of United States defender Naomi Girma for a world record fee on a long-term deal from San Diego Wave.

USWNT defender Naomi Girma has become women’s soccer’s first ever million-dollar player, joining English champion Chelsea from San Diego Wave FC.

Aston Villa are looking to bolster their defensive options by signing Chelsea’s Axel Disasi in the final days of the transfer window, but a move for Joao Felix appears more complicated at this stage.

Joao Felix is being linked with a move away from Chelsea before the end of the January transfer window with Aston Villa one of numerous clubs holding an interest in the Portuguese

Aston Villa are interested in signing Joao Felix from Chelsea before the end of the January transfer window. According to RMC Sport, Aston Villa are now in direct negotiations with Chelsea over a deal for Felix this month.

Chelsea defender Renato Veiga has joined Juventus on loan for the rest of the season. Veiga, 21, joined Chelsea from Basel for £11.8m in the summer and has played in 18 games, but has started just one Premier League match.

Juventus have signed Portugal defender Renato Veiga on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season, the Serie A club said on Monday, while Brazil international Danilo bid an emotional goodbye to the Serie A side.

Juventus have signed Portugal defender Renato Veiga on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season, the Serie A club said on Monday. Veiga joined Chelsea from FC Basel on a seven-year deal in July for a reported 14 million euros ($14.