Chelsea have reached an agreement to loan defender Mamadou Sarr to Real Sociedad for the 2026-27 season.The Senegal international is set to leave Stamford Bridge on a temporary deal without an option

Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso gets a dream start to life as a Premier League manager, as Joao Pedro dinks an early shot home.

The absence of central penetration meant Fulham's territorial control rarely translated into clear sight of goal. Chelsea's compact shape denied passing lanes between the lines, forcing Fulham wide and making crosses the default solution. Chelsea's threat came from the relationship between Palmer and João Pedro.

Billionaire Mark Walter and partner Todd Boehly are reportedly in talks to sell their stakes to Clearlake, the majority owner of the Blues.

As for what Alonso thinks, he started Acheampong against AC Milan two weeks ago and brought him on for Wesley Fofana in Chelsea’s final pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad. Fofana is suspended for the first two league games following his sending off on the final day of last season, so it would make sense to keep Acheampong up to speed.

The Xabi Alonso era at Chelsea started with a London Derby win on Monday night.