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🚨Arda Güler: "I had an excellent relationship with Xabi Alonso. He sent me a message after the match against Bayern Munich saying that he was proud of me. Seeing that message really made me happy. Now he has signed with Chelsea. I wish him all the best."

Joâo Pedro: "I think if Reece James gets consistently fit, he's gonna be the number one 100% the best RB in the world, because Hakimi is more of a runner. But Reece is more complete. He defends, he attacks, free-kicks, corners."

🚨 BREAKING: Filip Jorgensen has asked to leave Chelsea in a face-to-face meeting over a lack of game time. The club are more open to an exit now after previously rejecting his wish to leave in January.

🔗 Nizaar Kinsella - BBC Sport