One of the most promising prospects currently in the Chelsea Academy, Ryan Kavuma-McQueen is embarking on his first loan adventure. And it will be quite a challenging adventure, with the 17-year-old (17!

The Premier League club have also been given a suspended transfer ban after being charged by the FA with 74 alleged rule breaches.

Chelsea are assembling a huge squad this summer for insane sums. Coach Xabi Alonso has also adjusted the transfer strategy on the side – and must now mould a team.

Satpayev, who turned 18 just two days ago, has spent all of preseason with Chelsea already thanks to some sort of special dispensation afforded by his previous club, FC Kairat. His birthday signalled the official completion of his pre-agreed move to Chelsea (as per FIFA rules), where a 7-year contract through 2033 awaited him.

On 9 August at 8:00pm, Chelsea FC's 2026 Asia Pre-Season Tour continued in Malaysia with a thrilling clash at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Johor Bahru, as Premier League giants Chelsea FC took on Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta'zim.

Enzo Fernandez made his return to action as a second half substitute, receiving a mixed reaction from supporters inside Stamford Bridge upon taking over the captain’s armband from Reece James. Meanwhile, summer signings Maxence Lacroix and Pep Chavarria made their first appearances for the club.