Gonzalo Higuain Archives ⋆ LSU

Jun52019 by JBNo Comments

Giroud slams Maurizio Sarri for signing Higuain

Premier League

Olivier Giroud concedes he was annoyed by the signing of AC Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain, even after Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri offered him an explanation. The France international was reduced to a bit-part role in the Premier League last campaign and found chances to impress difficult to come by once Sarri convinced Chelsea to sign Higuain on loan from Milan in the January window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Giroud continued to flourish in Europe, finishing as the competition’s top scorer after he played an important role in Chelsea Europa League triumph, breaking the deadlock against his former team Arsenal in the final. Sarri is believed to be keen on teaming up with Higuain for a third time in their careers should he join Juventus af...

May282019 by JBNo Comments

Sarri storms out of Chelsea training as David Luiz and Higuain clash ahead of Europa League final

UEFA, Premier League

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri stormed out of the final training session before Wednesday’s Europa League final clash against Arsenal after an argument between Higuain and David Luiz. The Italian was leading a short session on the eve of tomorrow’s match when a furious Luiz confronted Higuain over his tackle in a small keep-ball exercise. The Brazilian appeared to be unhappy with the tenacity of Higuain’s tackle given the final is just 24 hours away and both players were caught bickering by BT Sport’s cameras. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Captain Cezar Azpilicueta cooled tensions by separating the pair but that did little to calm Maurizio Sarri, who threw his cap on the ground and left the session angrily. The Chelsea coach then k...

May172019 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea can sign Kovacic & Higuain for next season despite transfer ban

Premier League

Chelsea can still sign both Mateo Kovacic and Gonzalo Higuain despite the club's transfer ban but have only just started talks with the Croatia midfielder, according to reports. The Blues are confident that they have the ability to hold on to both loan stars without going against their FIFA-imposed embargo on signing new players, with football's governing body having rejecting the Premier League outfit's appeal to delay the ban. Chelsea have taken the next step in trying to overturn and put a stop to the sanction by appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and could hear back before the Europa League final with Arsenal. They have, however, seen the Premier League transfer window open on Thursday without being able to bring new players. Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarr...

Mar32019 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho reveals the one problem Chelsea have with Higuain

Premier League

Jose Mourinho believes Gonzalo Higuain is not fully fit but has backed the Argentina international to excel at Chelsea. Higuain has been reunited with his former manager Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge, although he has endured a mixed start to life at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the 31-year-old scored his third Premier League goal of the campaign on Sunday as his quick movement and finish opened the scoring in Chelsea’s win over Fulham. And while Mourinho has praised Higuain’s natural ability, But he believes the forward still needs to improve his physical condition. ‘Higuain just arrived at the club,’ Mourinho told beIN Sports. ‘The only thing I can say about Higuain because he was my player at Real Madrid, is that he knows h...

Jan172019 by JBNo Comments

BREAKING: Chelsea agree Gonzalo Higuain deal with Juventus

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Chelsea have agreed a deal with Juventus to sign Gonzalo Higuain on loan until the end of the campaign, according to Sky in Italy. It is understood the loan could then be extended for another 12 months subject to some conditions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Higuain has been on loan at AC Milan from Juventus since the start of the campaign, with an option to buy at the end of the term. Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is understood to be interested in bringing Gonzalo Higuain to Stamford Bridge , despite concerns from the club's board. According to Sky Sports, Chelsea's chief-executive Marina Granovskaia is not convinced Higuain is the answer to the club's striker problems. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Higuain ca...

Jan132019 by JBNo Comments

AC Milan confirm Higuain has decided to leave club

Uncategorized, Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

AC Milan manager Gennaro Gattuso has confirmed Chelsea target Gonzalo Higuain wants to leave the club. Higuain joined Milan on loan from Juventus in July with an option to make the deal permanent, but he has struggled for form at the San Siro, scoring just eight goals in all competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "When a player makes up his mind it becomes hard to convince them otherwise," said Gattuso of Higuain. "I have a relationship with him that features great honesty, we say things to one another's face. "At the moment, he's our player and we're holding on tightly to him. I don't know what will happen." The Argentina international reportedly wants to join his former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge. Higuain had his mo...

Jan92019 by JBNo Comments

Gonzalo Higuain to join Chelsea after accepting offer

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Chelsea are on the verge of signing AC Milan on-loan striker Gonzalo Higuain, according to reports in Spain. Maurizio Sarri is desperate to bolster his attacking options in the January window and the Argentina international is one of his major targets this month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Higuain performed well under Sarri’s guidance at Napoli and broke the Serie A League record with 37 goals in the 2015/16 campaign. According to Marca, the duo will now be reunited once again as Gonzalo Higuain has ‘said yes’ to Chelsea’s offer. The report also claims that the deal could now be completed ‘in the coming hours’ as Chelsea are willing to pay Higuain’s salary, as well as a possible £36m transfer fee to make the move permanent in the summer. Higu...

Dec292018 by JBNo Comments

AC Milan: No Gonzalo Higuain offer from Chelsea

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Chelsea have not made a bid for Gonzalo Higuain ahead of the January window, says AC Milan's sporting director Leonardo. The 31-year-old who has scored just five Serie A goals this campaign, is wanted by Chelsea as part of a swap deal for Alvaro Morata, according to Sky in Italy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It is understood Maurizio Sarri has huge admiration for Higuain, who he worked with at Napoli and was interested in bringing to Stamford Bridge in the summer. Higuain is currently on a season-long loan at the San Siro from Juventus after AC Milan agreed a £16m fee with a further £32m due if they wish to sign the player permanently at the end of the season. The money spent on the loan deal means that any club wishing to sign Higuain in January...

Dec242018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea agree swap deal for Higuain with Alvaro Morata to join AC Milan

Transfer Info, Premier League

Chelsea and AC Milan have reportedly reached an agreement to swap Alvaro Morata for Gonzalo Higuain dur the January transfer window. Both strikers have endured underwhelming seasons, with Morata not even making the Chelsea squad for the last three Premier League games while Higuain has not scored since October. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But according to Sport Mediaset, the two teams are working on the final details of an exchange which is now described as inevitable, with just the nature of the swap still yet to be decided. Technically, Higuain is still on loan at San Siro from Juventus, so the Italian champions must give their approval to the transfer, but club bosses believe upcoming matches against Frosinone and SPAL will be his final, goodbye ...

Dec222018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea keen on Higuain in swap deal with Morata

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Chelsea are interested in signing Gonzalo Higuain from AC Milan in a swap deal with Alvaro Morata, according to Sky in Italy. It is understood that Blues boss Maurizio Sarri has huge respect for the Argentine, who he worked with at Napoli and was interested in bringing to Chelsea in the summer transfer market. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sky Sports report that Morata is keen to return to Italy having spent two years with Juventus where he won two Serie A trophies and two Coppa Italias. However, the deal would be complicated because Higuain is on loan at AC Milan from Juventus. Higuain scored 36 league goals in the one campaign he worked with Sarri before leaving the club to join Juventus. He was linked with a transfer to Stamford Bridge in the...