There is no guarantee Mudryk stays after his ban from football was lifted, however, with Chelsea considering allowing him to leave on loan, and Coventry City reportedly interested. But Xabi Alonso will have a task on his hands in filling a void that’ll be left by Neto, providing his move to Al-Hilal goes through as expected.

Friendly the fifth

Satpayev, who turned 18 just two days ago, has spent all of preseason with Chelsea already thanks to some sort of special dispensation afforded by his previous club, FC Kairat. His birthday signalled the official completion of his pre-agreed move to Chelsea (as per FIFA rules), where a 7-year contract through 2033 awaited him.

Chelsea are assembling a huge squad this summer for insane sums. Coach Xabi Alonso has also adjusted the transfer strategy on the side – and must now mould a team.

No rest for the Blues

One of the most promising prospects currently in the Chelsea Academy, Ryan Kavuma-McQueen is embarking on his first loan adventure. And it will be quite a challenging adventure, with the 17-year-old (17!

On 9 August at 8:00pm, Chelsea FC's 2026 Asia Pre-Season Tour continued in Malaysia with a thrilling clash at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Johor Bahru, as Premier League giants Chelsea FC took on Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta'zim.