Kurt Zouma
Thomas Tuchel reveals why he sold Kurt Zouma to West Ham
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has given the real reason Kurt Zouma left the club for West Ham United last summer transfer window. Zouma, who moved to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2014 under Jose Mourinho’s regime, hardly cements his place in the heart of Chelsea’s defence under a number of managers. The France international […]
Kurt Zouma reveals reason behind Chelsea exit
Kurt Zouma says he doesn’t hold a grudge against Thomas Tuchel and revealed he was ready for a new challenge in the summer after tumultuous seven-year spell at Stamford Bridge. The Frenchman was signed by Jose Mourinho in the summer of 2014 but was rarely able to cement a place in Chelsea’s defence under a […]
Chelsea set to complete Jules Kounde signing after Kurt Zouma transfer threat
Chelsea are on the verge of completing a £42m move to sign Jules Kounde from Sevilla despite their deal to sell Kurt Zouma to West Ham close to collapsing on Wednesday. Kounde has been Chelsea’s main target to bolster Thomas Tuchel’s defensive options this summer but they have needed to sell at least one central […]
John Terry sends message to Zouma over Tottenham transfer
John Terry has urged Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma to turn down a move to Tottenham before the end of the summer transfer window. Having secured a £97.5m deal to bring Romelu Lukaku to the club, Chelsea have now turned their attention to signing Jules Kounde. But, the Blues need to trim their squad to make […]
Jules Kounde deal stalls as Chelsea star rejects transfer
Chelsea’s hopes of signing Jules Kounde hit a snag after Kurt Zouma reportedly turned down a move to West Ham. Kounde is at the top of Thomas Tuchel’s transfer list as Chelsea push for a new defender to arrive at Stamford Bridge this summer window. The Frenchman has a £68m release clause, but the Blues […]
Tuchel opens up on Kurt Zouma’s Chelsea future after Jules Kounde transfer bid
Thomas Tuchel insists Kurt Zouma was a ‘crucial member’ of Chelsea’s team last campaign after claims that the club are looking to sell the Frenchman this summer. Last month, reports in France claimed that the Blues are open to offers for Zouma, with Jose Mourinho interested in bringing the defender to Roma. Chelsea are also […]
France squad congratulate Chelsea players Kante, Zouma & Giroud as they report for training
There were heartwarming scenes at France’s training camp as their players and staff joined in congratulating N’Golo Kante, Kurt Zouma and Olivier Giroud on their Champions League victory with Chelsea on Tuesday. Kante has recently been in scintillating form for both club and country and helped Chelsea defeat Man City with a superb display in midfield as Kai Havertz’s goal steered the […]
Kurt Zouma sends message to Chelsea after West Brom defeat
Kurt Zouma conceded Chelsea’s defeat to West Brom was ‘difficult to swallow’ but called on the team to pick themselves up and get back to how they were playing. Chelsea looked set to extend Thomas Tuchel’s unbeaten start as Christian Pulisic fired them in front after 27th minutes at Stamford Bridge. But Thiago Silva was […]
Chelsea identify three centre-back targets and are ready to cash in on Kurt Zouma
Chelsea will look to improve their defence this summer window and have drawn up a three-man shortlist of transfer targets, with Kurt Zouma likely to be sold to make way. A new centre-back was on Lampard’s agenda last summer, though he had to settle for Thiago Silva, and successor Thomas Tuchel is also keen to […]
‘No stress’ within Chelsea despite back-to-back defeats, says Kurt Zouma
Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma says the squad are ‘still confident’ despite suffering two consecutive defeats in the Premier League. Having previously gone nine league matches unbeaten, losses to Everton and Wolves within one week have seen the blues drop down to eighth place in the league table. The Blues go into Monday game against West […]