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Hudson-Odoi takes over Arjen Robben’s record at Chelsea

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3 years ago

December 28, 2021

Callum Hudson-Odoi, a Chelsea midfielder, has surpassed Arjen Robben’s record of ten assists in the Premier League, becoming the club’s youngest player to do so.

Hudson-Odoi, 21, won a penalty in the first half of Chelsea’s 3-1 Boxing Day triumph over Aston Villa, giving him his 10th Premier League assist since his debut in January 2018.

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At the age of 20, Robben joined Chelsea at the age of 20. Since he joined the club, he had nine assists in his first Premier League season before adding his tenth at the start of the 2005/2006 campaign.

Meanwhile, when Chelsea trounced Aston Villa at Villa Park, Thomas Tuchel was impressed with Hudson-Odoi.

Tuchel stated at his post-match press conference that he was never disappointed with his performance against Steven Gerrard’s team.

Tuchel acknowledged to taking a chance on Hudson-Odoi because he had only recently returned from Covid.

Meanwhile, he will be hoping to keep up his fine form for Chelsea when they face Brighton on Wednesday.

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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2 months ago

June 3, 2024

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Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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2 months ago

June 2, 2024

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”