Gold Championship 7 - Chelsea announce shopping is complete with 2 new signings.
Chelsea manager Leigh Auston has today announced the signings of Andreas D'Alessandro from Zaragoza and Edinho from Internacional.
D'Alessandro joins to strengthen Chelsea's midfield for an undisclosed fee but it seems that Claudio Pizarro and young Jimmy Smith have gone to Zaragoza as part of the deal. D'Alessandro goes straight into the starting XI for tonight's cup match at lowly Swindon Town, supporters at the county ground will be treated to a strong Chelsea line-up for the 1st round tie!
Edinho comes to the club after a late raid meant Chelsea outbid Tottenham to secure the services or Edinho for a fee of £11.1 million. Edinho will act as strong cover in the squad and can play at both CB and as a DM. Edinho will complete a medical today and have a hearing for a work permit although this has been provisonally granted for the player.
Eyebrows have been raised about the player who is not a regular international for Brazil getting granted a work permit and sources at the FA say that Kaka being at Chelsea was a strong reason for it being granted so quickly. Other premiership clubs will not be happy!!
Chelsea have started to recover from a poor start to the season after winning their last 2 league games. They now sit comfortably in mid-table and will want to start their push for the title from here. SMTV News were able to grab a quick comment from the Chelsea manager at Chelsea's new training complex...
"I am delighted with the squad now and can confirm there will be no more signings for the time being and nobody will be leaving the club either. We have some cover for every position now and that is going to be essential if we are going to mount a challenge on 4 trophies."
"I am excited about the new signings and believe they have come to Chelsea with a point to prove and to help us win trophies!"
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