'I believe Cole's best is yet to come,' says AncelottiSeptember 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has expressed delight over Ashley Cole decision to stay back at Stamford Bridge and believes that his best is yet to come. Cole has signed a new four-year contract, which will tie him with the Blues until 2013.
Terry commits to ChelseaJuly 27th, 2009 LONDON - England captain John Terry has finally ended his Manchester City hopes and confirmed that he would stay at Chelsea. In a statement Sunday, Terry claimed that he was never planning to leave Chelsea and will push the south London club to sign new players this summer.
Angry Terry refuses to commit future to ChelseaJuly 26th, 2009 LONDON - An angry England and Chelsea captain John Terry is refusing to commit his future to the club because of the harassment that he has been subjected to during the team's tour of the United States. According to The Mirror, Terry has reportedly told friends and club mates that the Chelsea management is putting too much pressure on him to break his silence and scotch talk of a move to Manchester City.
Ancelotti persuades Terry to star at ChelseaJuly 25th, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea's new boss Carlo Ancelotti has won his first major battle as head of the club by keeping skipper John Terry. Terry is poised to sign a new 150,000 pounds-a-week Chelsea deal, which moves him alongside Frank Lampard as top earner.
John Terry to stay at ChelseaJuly 23rd, 2009 LONDON - England captain John Terry has agreed in principle to stay at Chelsea and has dumped all his plans to join Manchester City. The Daily Telegraph reported that Chelsea are expecting Terry to make a public statement about his intentions in the next few days.
Ancelotti warns Chelsea stars that none of them are 'untouchable'July 18th, 2009 LONDON - Carlo Ancelotti on the eve of his first game as manager of Chelsea, warned the Blues stars that none of them are untouchable under his new regime at the Stamford Bridge. Ancelotti, who will lead Chelsea into action in Saturday's friendly with the Seattle Sounders, revealed that he has been surprised by the quality of the squad he has inherited and insisted that there would be no guarantees for anyone.
Staying Blue? Ancelotti says he's "100 percent" sure that John Terry will remain with ChelseaJuly 18th, 2009 Chelsea manager sounds confident Terry stayingSEATTLE — New Chelsea FC manager Carlo Ancelotti doesn't believe he needs to be looking for a new captain. No matter what Manchester City offers, Ancelotti doesn't see defender John Terry going anywhere.
Ancelotti aims to have Chelsea players respect himJuly 13th, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti believes his stature as a ferocious midfielder of yore, which earned him two European Cup winner medals with A.C. Milan, would earn him the respect of his players at Stamford Bridge.
Ancelotti claims Terry is happy to stay on at ChelseaJuly 10th, 2009 LONDON - Coach Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that skipper John Terry is happy to stay on at Chelsea. The pair met for the first time yesterday when the skipper reported back for pre-season training.
Ancelotti begins Chelsea reign by asserting Terry not for saleJuly 6th, 2009 LONDON - Carlo Ancelotti began his reign as Chelsea manager Monday and immediately stamped his authority by saying that his captain John Terry is not for sale. The Italian, who has signed a three-year deal with the London club after eight years with AC Milan, said Terry was an integral part of a team he hoped would be immediately competing for silverware at home
and abroad.
Chelsea reject second City bid for captain TerryJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea confirmed Friday that they have rejected an offer from Manchester City to sign central defender John Terry. City were also knocked back in an effort to sign the England and Chelsea captain last summer.
New Chelsea coach Ancelotti sets his eyes on Pato and JohnsonJune 2nd, 2009 LONDON - New Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti wants Brazilian Alexandre Pato and ex-Chelsea defender Glen Johnson to kickstart his three-year-long stint at the club. Ancelotti believes the pair could help him win the 2010 Champions League.un Sport can reveal Ancelotti has already offered his old club A C Milan 30 million pounds for 19-year-old striker Pato.
Ancelotti is new Chelsea coachJune 1st, 2009 LONDON - Former AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has been appointed as the Chelsea manager. Ancelotti, who has been given a three-year deal, becomes the fifth Chelsea manager in 21 months following Jose Mourinho, Avram Grant, Luiz Felipe Scolari and Guus Hiddink.
Ancelotti quits as coach of AC Milan, seemingly paving way for him to take over at ChelseaMay 31st, 2009 Ancelotti quits as coach of AC MilanMILAN — Carlo Ancelotti has quit as coach of AC Milan, seemingly paving the way for him to take over at Premier League club Chelsea. Milan vice president Adriano Galliani said club director and former player Leonardo will replace Ancelotti.
Ancelotti takes a dig at MourinhoMay 27th, 2009 LONDON - Carlos Ancelotti did not miss a chance to take a dig at Jose Mourinho. Following a meeting with Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani last month in which he said he wanted to manage Chelsea, Ancelotti said the worst was over for Roman Abramovich as he had already worked with the Special One.