Mourinho and Cech discuss departure.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho confirmed his ideal outcome would have been for Cech to remain in the Chelsea squad for the coming season but with the player no longer being number one choice in goal and wanting to move on, supports the decision. He also expressed his gratitude for the part Cech played in so much success.  

‘Petr has been a great servant for Chelsea for 11 years and helped this club to win almost everything there is to win,’ praised Mourinho.

‘I always said I wanted him to stay but I understand Petr needed to move on to play first team football every week. Sometimes you have to respect the wishes of someone who has earned so much respect with his service and actions for your club. I support the owner’s decision to honour the player in this way.

‘It is very rare in football to make a decision like this and for that reason I am proud of my club for making it. There are not many clubs in the world big enough to be able to make that decision.

‘Petr’s success at this club will always to be remembered and we thank him for everything he did.’

Cech, who was handed his Chelsea debut by Mourinho in August 2004 and won three league titles under his management as well as the FA Cup and League Cups, described the unshakeable respect they hold for each other.

‘He [ Mourinho] had to make his decision at the start of last season, I had to make my decision at the start of this season but I will always keep the best regards for him because I believe that we had so much success and so much respect for each other.

‘He is one of the best managers in the world. Now, we will be opponents but it will not change our relationship, I believe.

‘I learned a lot from him and one of those things was that if you have to make a hard decision, you need to make sure that you do it if you believe it is the right choice.’

Source: Chelseafc.com

Inter signs Montoya on loan

President Erick #Thohir greets @2MONTOYA at Milan Malpensa airport

The Nerazzurri have acquired the service of Martin Montoya form Barcelona on loan for the upcoming 2015/2016 season.

After finishing eighth last season, Roberto Mancini is looking forward to make his team a force to reckon with once again in Italy and Europe.

''We're going to compete, of course, that's the nature of this position and the sport." - Adam Bodgan

Liverpool new goal keeper, Adam Bodgan islooking forward to unset Mignolet as the No.1 keeper at Anfield next season.

"I would like to take this opportunity and play as many games as I possibly can and be a No.1 keeper for Liverpool," Bogdan told the club's official website.

"How do I do that? I have to do it on the training ground, first of all. I have to prove myself and prove to the manager that I'm able to do that then, when I get the chance, I have to take it and play well. That's how it works."

On his competition with Mignolet, he added: "I think it's a massive challenge. I know him as a keeper, I've been watching him and we are a very similar age. I respect him as a keeper.

"I haven't had a chance to meet him yet but I'm sure we're going to get along very well and we're going to have a good relationship. We're going to compete, of course, that's the nature of this position and the sport."

Danilo: Neymar understands why I chose Real Madrid

Real Madrid defender Danilo says former team-mate and Barcelona star Neymar understands his decision to join the club.

The two players played alongside one another for Santos, but Danilo agreed to join Barca's fierce rivals Madrid in March before completing his €31.5 million move at the end of the season.

He told Marca: "I played at Santos with him for a few years, we were a winning partnership; we are friends. 

"He knows better than anyone that these things are down to the individual, that everyone has to decide their own future. It was my personal decision and he respects that".

Danilo has already spoken to new Madrid boss Rafa Benitez and is keen to hit the ground running next term.

"I have spoken with Benitez on the phone," he told Marca. "I told him how my recovery was going and we talked a little about the new challenge. 

"It was a short conversation, but showed me that he cared for me and that made me very happy.

"Any player should feel very proud of your work if you play for Real Madrid, the world's largest club. To play in Madrid is like another dimension, you must be the best, this was always my dream."

Source: Goal.com

Southampton terminates Osvaldo's contract

An official statement on the club website read: ‘Southampton Football Club can confirm that it has terminated the contract of striker Dani Osvaldo.

The Argentine striker only appeared for the Saints 13 times following his move from Roma in 2013 before being shipped back to Italy with Juventus on loan

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Should Arsenal go for Ramos?

The experience Spanish defender is seemingly upset with his treatment in Spain and is ready to make a move to England, with United his desired destination. He has made his intentions clear to Madrid, he wants to go.

With Arsenal still lacking leaders, and a winning mentality throughout the spine of the team  should Arsene Wenger try his luck and go for Ramos?

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Chelsea's Blueprint

Chelsea have unveiled spectacular new plans rebuild Stamford Bridge with over 60,000 seats. The London club will raze the current stadium to the ground and construct a modern new arena.

Mourinho reveals toughest opponents

Jose Mourinho says Manchester City and Southampton were Chelsea's most difficult opponents last season.

The Blues romped to top-flight glory in 2014-15, finishing eight points ahead of second-placed Manchester City to add to their League Cup success.

They were, however, given stern tests by City and the Saints both home and away and Mourinho pointed to the games against the two sides as their most tricky encounters.

He remarked: "I have to be pragmatic and also choose two, the only two teams we couldn't beat. We didn't lose against them but we didn't beat them. Manchester City, two matches and two draws, and Southampton, two matches and two draws."

Mourinho also hailed his most recent title win as the most rewarding, because of the greater competition in the Premier League last term.

"[The Premier League] is more difficult than ever, I would say it was the most difficult one. It's very competitive with good teams," the Portuguese told Chelsea's official website.

"The mentality is very important and, in this country, even the teams without the same human potential as the top teams really fight and really believe. Every game becomes very competitive and mentality is a big part of it.

"At the same time, the good financial situation that every club has allows even the smaller teams and the promoted teams to get good players, have good squads and to be competitive."

Mourinho also reflected on his favourite moment of the season and believes that his side showed their title credentials from their very first match against Burnley, during which Andre Schurrle added the finishing touches to a spectacular team goal.

"I would say the first match of the season at Burnley [was my favourite moment] because it was the first feeling of the quality of football Chelsea could play," he continued.

"We played fantastically well in that match and we scored, in my opinion, the most beautiful goal collectively speaking, which was Schurrle's goal.

"I also have to choose the last seconds of Chelsea against Crystal Palace because that's when the referee finished the game and we were mathematically champions."

Source: Goal.com

Stoke City reach agreement with Inter Milan over Xherdan Shaqiri

According to reports in Italy, Stoke have reached an agreement with Inter Milan over the transfer of Xherdan Shaqiri. 

The Swiss midfielder moved to Inter Milan in January but has failed to live up to expectations by managing a goal in 15 appearance for the Italian side. The Serie A club are ready to let him join Stoke for £12million.

Chelsea target expects to sign for Barcelona on Friday

Atletico Madrid midfielder Arda Turan will almost certainly be leaving the Vicente Calderon and a decision on his future is set to be made this week.

The three clubs reportedly interested in signing the Turkish midfielder are Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester United.

Of the two Premier League sides, Chelsea seemed a lot more likely to bring in Turan, and a swap deal involving former Atletico full back Filipe Luis has been mooted.

But, Mundo Deportivo report today that Turan himself believes he will sign for Barcelona on Friday.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is keen on signing Turan and the Turkish midfielder is expected to cost around 35 million euros.

Whilst Turan could move in the coming days, he may not be able to play for Barcelona immediately due to their transfer ban.

As a result, Mundo Deportivo suggest that Turan could go to Galatasaray on loan until the end of the calendar year or appear for Barcelona B, if UEFA allow such a move.

Turan has two years left on his Atletico Madrid deal and would be a great asset wherever he ends up in the coming days.

Source: Mundo Deportivo