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Dec42021 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Tuchel reveals why he sold Kurt Zouma to West Ham

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The France international spent time out on loan at the likes of Stoke City, Saint-Etienne and Everton in order to get his career right back on track. Zouma had started to make huge progress under former Chelsea head coach, Frank Lampard, but after he was sacked in January, he struggled to win the faith of Tuchel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Frenchman was left out of the team whic...

Oct242021 by JBNo Comments

Kurt Zouma reveals reason behind Chelsea exit

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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 succession of managers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A serious knee injury played a major role in his career stalling while he spent time out on loan at clubs like Stoke, Saint-Etienne and Everton in a bid to get his career back on track. Man Utd players demand Cristiano Ronaldo take up new role after dressing room blast Mason Mount accuses Tuchel of playing ‘mind games’ with him after Norwich hat-trick Six Chelsea games Romelu Lukaku could m...

Aug262021 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea set to complete Jules Kounde signing after Kurt Zouma transfer threat

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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 defender before the deal could be done. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea had agreed a £25.6m fee with West Ham for Zouma this week but the player’s wage demands were proving to be a stumbling block. Cristiano Ronaldo responds as Man City reject Juventus demand Carabao Cup draw in full: Man Utd vs West Ham; Chelsea to face Aston Villa Ferdinand names the Chelsea star Tuchel has turned into one of Premier League’s best Reports emer...

Aug182021 by JBNo Comments

John Terry sends message to Zouma over Tottenham transfer

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, the Blues need to trim their squad to make the way for Kounde’s arrival and are open to offers for the Frenchman. Chelsea want at least a £20m fee for Zouma, with West Ham, Tottenham and Roma all interested in the player. Tottenham have already signed Argentine central defender Cristian Romero but are looking to sign one more defender before the deadline. Zouma is believed to be keen on staying in the Premier League and remaining in London, which would boost S...

Aug42021 by JBNo Comments

Jules Kounde deal stalls as Chelsea star rejects transfer

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Frenchman has a £68m release clause, but the Blues are unwilling to pay that full amount. And Sevilla are still haggling over a price, holding out for around £51m for the player. Why Romelu Lukaku is ready to leave Inter Milan & seal Chelsea return Neville rates Varane & Sancho signings & reveals area Man Utd must ‘sort out’ Olivier Giroud urges Hakim Ziyech to join him at AC Milan Chelsea tried to include Zouma in the deal to sign Kounde but Sevilla tu...

Aug22021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel opens up on Kurt Zouma’s Chelsea future after Jules Kounde transfer bid

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are also targeting a move for French central defender Jules Kounde and have reportedly included Zouma as part of their bid to Sevilla. But, it’s believed that Zouma’s preference is to remain in the Premier League with a transfer move to West Ham a possible option. Zouma was handed his first pre-season minutes on Sunday in Chelsea’s win over Arsenal and speaking after the match, Tuchel said he is already well a...

Jun22021 by JBNo Comments

France squad congratulate Chelsea players Kante, Zouma & Giroud as they report for training

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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 blues to European glory in Porto last week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zouma and Giroud were unused substitutes in Porto but their displays across Chelsea’s European and domestic season were enough to see them included in the 26-man squad for France when it was announced last month. The Chelsea trio will be desperate to impress ahead of this summer’s Euros, where Les Bl...

Apr42021 by JBNo Comments

Kurt Zouma sends message to Chelsea after West Brom defeat

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Thiago Silva was shown a second yellow card few moments after the goal and the sending off turned things around, with Matheus Pereira and Robinson both completing braces. It was only the second time that the blues have shipped five or more goals at home in the Premier League era and Zouma was at a loss when asked to describe where it went wrong. ‘I don’t know really. There are days when it’s not your day,’ the defender to...

Mar92021 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea identify three centre-back targets and are ready to cash in on Kurt Zouma

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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 bolster his backline despite a fine defensive record. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to The Athletic, the blues are looking to sign an ‘imposing’ leader at the back and have already identified three players who fit the bill. At the top of their wish-list is Bayern Munich’s Niklas Sule, though the German club would be reluctant to let allow him leave particularly with David Alaba departing when his contract expires this summer window. ...

Dec202020 by JBNo Comments

‘No stress’ within Chelsea despite back-to-back defeats, says Kurt Zouma

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Blues go into Monday game against West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in desperate need of a win to keep up with league leaders Liverpool, who are now nine points above them. However, Zouma is adamant that spirits in the club's dressing room are still very high and backed the team to recover with a win against the Hammers. ‘It’s a difficult season because there are so many games to play in a short period of time, so it was nice ...