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Sep112021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel singles out Chelsea star who made ‘big mistakes’ against Aston Villa

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel said he had no choice but to replace Saul Niguez at the break after spotting some ‘big mistakes’ during his Chelsea debut against Aston Villa. Saul joined the London club on a season-long loan with the option to sign permanently in the final hours of the summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The midfielder came straight into the starting lineup on Saturday against Villa but was replaced by Jorginho for the second-half of the game. Cristiano Ronaldo shares emotional message after scoring a brace on Man Utd return John Barnes names his three favourites to win the Premier League this season While explaining his decision, Tuchel told Sky Sports: ‘Well, it was hard to do it but I had the feeling he struggled, he had some big mist...

Sep72021 by JBNo Comments

Saul Niguez reveals Thomas Tuchel’s promise which was ‘decisive’ in Chelsea move

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel’s phone call played a major role in convincing Saul Niguez to sign for Chelsea, according to reports. The Blues completed their loan deal for the Atletico Madrid midfielder on transfer deadline day and have the option to make the move permanent at the end of the campaign for £30 million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Saul will give Chelsea another good option in midfield having won the La Liga with Atletico, the Copa del Rey, as well as two Europa League trophies. Daniel James reveals where he went wrong at Man Utd Pogba sends warning to Man Utd team-mates over Cristiano Ronaldo Van Gaal hits back at criticism over Chelsea’s style under Thomas Tuchel Chelsea were forced to fend off competition from Manchester United in the race ...

Sep22021 by JBNo Comments

Gary Neville makes Saul Niguez prediction after Chelsea move

Premier League

Gary Neville believes Chelsea have made an ‘excellent’ signing in Saul Niguez who will enable them to challenge on all fronts this campaign. The Spanish midfielder joined the club on a season-long loan deal from Atletico Madrid with the option to sign permanently on transfer deadline day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manchester United and Barcelona were also linked with a move for the player who now hopes to play consistently in midfield after falling out of favour under Diego Simeone. Di Maria slams Man Utd obsession with Ronaldo’s favourite shirt number Cristiano Ronaldo reveals the role Sir Alex Ferguson played in Man Utd return Saul Niguez reveals why he left Atletico and which Chelsea player was key to move Thomas Tuchel now boasts the ...

Sep12021 by JBNo Comments

Saul Niguez reveals why he left Atletico and which Chelsea player was key to move

Premier League

Saul Niguez says the chance to play in midfield once again was vital in his decision to join Chelsea – also saying he might not have joined the club if it wasn’t for Kepa. Saul joined the London club in the final hours of the summer transfer window on Tuesday, arriving on a season-long loan with the option to sign permanently. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite Atletico’s league success last season, he endured an underwhelming campaign where he struggled for game time in his preferred role. Cristiano Ronaldo’s furious dig at ‘classless’ Mourinho over Man Utd tenure Saul Niguez sends message to Chelsea fans after completing move Redknapp explains why Solskjaer’s days as Man Utd manager are numbered Speaking on his Twitch channel after confi...

Sep12021 by JBNo Comments

Saul Niguez sends message to Chelsea fans after completing move

Premier League

Chelsea have completed a last-ditch deadline day deal to sign Saul Niguez on loan from Atletico Madrid until the end of the campaign. The Blues will pay an initial loan fee of around £3.4m and have the option to sign the midfielder permananetly for £30m in 12 months’ time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea fans were made to wait for confirmation of Saul’s move and an announcement arrived just before midnight, with clubs given an hour after the deadline to lodge all of the necessary paperwork. Redknapp explains why Solskjaer’s days as Man Utd manager are numbered Thomas Tuchel explains why Ben Chilwell hasn’t played this season ‘I am very excited to start this new challenge with Chelsea,’ Saul told Chelsea’s website. ‘Blues fans, I am one of ...

Aug302021 by JBNo Comments

Atletico Madrid demand clause in Chelsea deal to sign Saul Niguez this summer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Atletico Madrid are demanding a compulsory £34m purchase clause from Chelsea as part of their deal to sign Saul Niguez this summer, according to reports. The Blues have held discussions with Atletico over the possibility of signing the Spanish midfielder before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Atletico are open to allowing Saul to leave, while Chelsea have faced competition from Manchester United as Solskjaer is also keen to bolster his options in midfield before the transfer window closes. Ferdinand rates Varane’s debut & predicts who will take Man Utd’s penalties this campaign Thomas Tuchel explains why Ben Chilwell hasn’t played this season Solskjaer reveals Cristiano Ronaldo’s position in new Man Utd attack T...

Aug242021 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea plan late bid for Saul Niguez after Man Utd approach

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea are reportedly planning a last-ditch move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez. The European champions have already completed their major transfer this month by signing Romelu Lukaku in a £97.5 million deal from Inter Milan. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea have also targeted Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde this summer but are looking to sell Kurt Zouma to West Ham before they go ahead with that deal. But according to The Telegraph, the Blues are also looking at the possibility of a late move to sign Saul from Atletico Madrid. However, the report claims that Chelsea’s bid to sign the Spanish player hinges on whether they can trim Thomas Tuchel’s other midfield options who are not part of the first-team plans at all. Earlier thi...

Jul162021 by JBNo Comments

Saul Niguez says Atletico Madrid are ‘kicking him out’ as he nears Barcelona move

La Liga

Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has claimed the club are 'kicking him out' as he closes in on a switch to Barcelona, according to reports. The two teams are in advanced talks over the midfielder's future that will see Antoine Griezmann move in the opposite direction to Camp Nou. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The La Liga giants are desperate to trim their wage bill and Griezmann currently remains one of the highest earners on £345,000-per-week. Saul has spent his entire senior career with Atletico Madrid after making his debut in 2012. And the fan favourite has played 337 games for the club having won the league title, Copa del Rey and Europa League twice. As news spread around the club of Saul's potential exit, fans were desperate to convince ...

Jul142021 by JBNo Comments

Griezmann set to leave Barcelona in swap deal for Atletico Madrid star

La Liga

Antoine Griezmann is on the verge of returning to Atletico Madrid with Saul Niguez heading in the opposite direction to Barcelona, according to reports. Griezmann moved to Barcelona in 2019 after they paid his £107m buyout clause in his contract with Atletico Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Frenchman has struggled to make an impact at Camp Nou and has only helped Barca win the Copa del Rey during his two years at the club. According to Spanish radio station Cope, both Griezmann and Saul have approved the deal and the two teams are close to an agreement. The report claims that Barca would see around €12m (£10.2m) per season reduced from their wage bill once Griezmann leaves the Spanish club and Saul arrives. Griezmann is now on holida...

Jun52021 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea have Saul Niguez ‘in their sights’ ahead of this summer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea are eyeing a transfer move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez this summer, according to reports. Thomas Tuchel took over from Frank Lampard as Chelsea boss at the end of January and led the club to Champions League glory, as well as a top-four finish in the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The German coach is looking to bolster his squad ahead of next campaign, with the summer transfer window set to open on June 9. Accorsing to AS, the Atletico Madrid star is a player that both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have ‘in their sights’ ahead of this summer. Niguez played 33 matches in La Liga in the 2020/21 season as Diego Simeone’s team lifted the league title. The report claims that while in previous years, the Spanish c...