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Chelsea have opened up and confirmed that midfielder Oriane Jean-Francois has this week completed a permanent move to Aston Villa after deciding that now was the right time to leave the Blues.
CHELSEA posted on the club website: ‘Jean-Francois joined Chelsea in July 2024, following a two-year stint at Paris Saint-Germain. The 24-year-old made her Blues debut when she replaced Johanna Rytting Kaneryd late on in a 3-2 win against Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on 8 October 2024.
‘Her first start for Chelsea soon followed, as she was named in Sonia Bompastor’s XI away at FC Twente later than month, a match that ended in a 3-1 victory.
‘It was in the return fixture against the Dutch side when Jean-Francois scored her first goal for the club in a 6-0 win at Stamford Bridge on 11 December 2024.
‘The midfielder made an important contribution to our domestic Treble-winning campaign last season, making 22 appearances, scoring two goals and providing one assist along the way.
‘On the international stage, Jean-Francois has made 21 appearances for France, including playing 300 minutes at this summer’s Women’s European Championship.
‘The French-Guiana-born player now makes the move to Aston Villa, where she will continue to play in the Women’s Super League.
‘Everyone at Chelsea would like to wish Oriane the very best for the future as she begins a new chapter in her career.’
IcFootballnews Says…
This is a great move for the midfielder to make and we are not surprised to see that Chelsea have allowed this move to happen, they need to make some space in the side and letting some stars leave if the best thing to do.
Jean-Francois should get more game time at Villa, and hopefully she will make the impact the Villians need her too.
CHELSEA TO SELL PALMER?
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer, and are reportedly ready to test the resolve of the Blues with a bid of over £100 million for the England star.
In 81 Premier League games for CHELSEA, the 23‑year‑old has produced 40 goals and 18 assists and he is now easily considered to be one of the most highly-rated young players in the game, and a player that the Blues really rely on.
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But despite the fact he has a long term contract, despite the fact he has now shown any desire to leave in previous windows, there is always speculation that he could leave if a big club comes calling.
Now – Palmer has been tipped to make the move to Man United, According to football transfers, Chelsea are open to the England International attacker leaving the club, and Manchester United are long-term admirers of the player. They have already held behind-the-scenes talks regarding a move for the 23-year-old.
The report claims that the Chelsea attacker is open to leaving the club, and it will be interesting to see if he’s ready to join Manchester United.
IcFootballnews Says…
Unless United are playing Champions League football, are challenging for all the big trophies and are back at the very top, it would not make sense for Palmer to leave a club that is winning things.
It is strange to see that one of the clubs best players is being linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge, especially a player that the Blues rely on on heavily for goals over the course of the season.
Man United are a massive club, but not a club that Palmer would surely leave CHELSEA for? If he does decide to leave the Blues, it will be for Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, we cant see Chelsea selling to a Premier League rival.
GUEHI PRICE SET
There has been some reports in the media which have claimed Crystal Palace have slapped a £40million price tag on Marc Guehi should the likes of Chelsea try and sign him this month, The Sun report.
Guehi, who becomes a free agent at the end of the season, had been linked with a January move to Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal and CHELSEA for his performances in that Palace shirt over the past few transfer windows.
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The defender has not come out and admitted that he would like to leave, nor has any of the chasing clubs submitted an offer to try and get a deal done, but that hasnt stopped the speculation which has suggested a move could happen this month.
Manchester City want to sign the Crystal Palace captain this month following injuries to Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol, with Arsenal and Liverpool keen on moving in the summer – when his current contract at Selhurst Park expires.
According to reports, Chelsea are ready to try and sign the defender this month and with all the interest in the services of Guehi and the fact he is out of contract at the end of the season, it has been claimed on the Sun that Palace will want no less than £40 million for their star man.
IcFootballnews Says…
Guehi has developed into one of the best defenders in the Premier League, he would be worth that asking price of £40 million and we should make a move for the star before the other teams make their move.
CHELSEA need to make signings that will improve that back-line because they have been having issues this season, so if there is a chance to get Guehi before their rivals, they should make their moves now and try to get a transfer deal done.
However – Guehi may not be interested in a move to Chelsea, especially as he knows he would get more trophy opportunities at Man City, Liverpool or Arsenal.
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