Chelsea have appointed Roberto Di Matteo their permanent manager on a two-year contract. "We all achieved incredible success last season that made history for this great club," said the 42-year-old. "Our aim is to continue building on that and I'm already looking forward to the squad's return for pre-season." "Roberto's quality was clear for all…

It has been a strange season for Fernando Torres. At no point has he shown anything like the form which spurred Roman Abramovich into splashing £50 million on him back in January 2011, but he has improved substantially from the ghost of Torres who played for Chelsea in the second half of last season. He…

At one point it seemed Manchester United and Manchester City were the only clubs likely to sign Eden Hazard. Chelsea have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Belgian star Eden Hazard from Lille, for a reported 32 million pounds. The 21-year-old will arrive at Stamford Bridge next month after agreeing personal terms and passing a medical.…

The transfer saga surrounding Eden Hazard is finally over.

Salomon Kalou - who's been with the Blues since 2006 and scored 60 goals in 254 appearances - is to be released by the Chelsea. He's joined by Jose Bosingwa in looking for a new club, after the defender was told he was also free to leave. Chelsea have secured Frank Lampard's services for the…

Chelsea's inaugural Champions League victory drew contrasting emotions from Didier Drogba and Fernando Torres.

Didier Drogba thanks the fans for their support over the past 8 years.

Chelsea Football Club can confirm Didier Drogba will be leaving the club when his contract expires at the end of June. Didier has spent eight years at Chelsea, and everyone at the club would like to thank him for his service and wish him luck and continued success for the future.

Chelsea fans and player are jubilent after The Blues were crowned European club champions for the first time in their history following a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Germany last night.

Roman Abramovich, the Chelsea owner, of a specific movement shifted the Champions League semi-final first time. Worth the worry, the team finally slapped penalties to Bayern Munich.

Chelsea 4-3 Bayern Munich highlights Champions League final Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Saturday 19 May Chelsea v Bayern Munich (Chelsea win 4-3 on penalties) Bayern Munich: Neuer, Lahm, Boateng, Tymoschuk, Contento, Schweinsteiger, Kroos, Robben, Mueller, Ribery, Gomez. Subs: Butt, Van Buyten, Petersen, Olic, Rafinha, Usami, Pranjic. Chelsea: Cech, Bosingwa, Luiz, Cahill, Cole, Kalou, Mikel, Lampard,…

The world turns its attention to the biggest club game of the season as Bayern Munich and Chelsea face off in the Champions League final on Saturday night. Both sides have suffered disappointments in their respective leagues this season. Chelsea finished sixth in the English Premier League while Bayern were beaten to the Bundesliga and…