Klopp: “When we played Chelsea, we didn’t win one game. And that’s not because we were bad that day. No, we were really good in those games, in the end with the penalty shootout we could win it, but in 90 minutes, we didn’t. So that shows you Chelsea are incredibly strong.”

Christian Jones, a supporter of the LA Dodgers since 1986:

“The last 10 years under these guys (Boehly & co) have been amazing. Not only did they bring the right players, they generated the right atmosphere. They have constantly invested."

Koulibaly, a world class CB who has worn the 26 shirt for his club.

Sounds very familiar...👀👀

Raheem Sterling can be considered new Chelsea player. Documents are signed, medical completed in London and player flying to LA in order to be unveiled as new CFC signing. 🔵🛩 #CFC

Contract until June 2027 with option for further year.

[Fabrizio Romano]

Koulibaly is close to his farewell at Napoli - the player’s destination Chelsea and Stamford Bridge. Napoli are looking at Wolfsburg’s Maxence Lacroix to replace him. The player has a €40m termination clause

(CalcioNapoli24)

Raheem Sterling is expected to arrive in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

[via The Athletic UK]

Sterling likely arrive 1.30am UK time, and 5.30pm US time.

If he sleeps on the flight, there'll be time to an interview etc for the announcement.

🚨 The Instagram story of TommyStar55, Storekeeper of Napoli.🔵🇸🇳

(via Napoli Report)

Chelsea are ready to make a €40M offer to Napoli for Koulibaly, there is already the player's OK. Bad news for Juve, the defender was the primary target as de Ligt's replacement.


(Romeo Agresti )

No idea why people are opposed to Koulibaly's signing. Outstanding, outstanding transfer.

He's one of the world's best CBs and arguably an upgrade on Rudiger. His game will age excellently as well.

He's a lot like Van Dijk in the sense that his athletic prowess masks just how good he is in terms of reading and understanding the game.

The likes of Sarr, Colwill and Chalobah cannot ask for a better mentors than Silva and Koulibaly. They should be buzzing.

- Expected Chelsea

Napoli manager : “I always prefer Koulibaly to everyone. If he chooses to go, we won't stop thanking him for the help he has given us. If he wants to choose something else we will wish him well, He deserves it."

Chelsea are getting closer to signing Kalidou Koulibaly. They had a meeting with his agent today, with the club preparing an official offer for the defender. Chelsea want to wrap up the deal quickly.

[Fabrizio Romano on YouTube]

Wins the ball so high up the pitch🔥

Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti on Kalidou Koulibaly: “He really is remarkable. He always adds those two or three notches more than anyone else. He’s an extraordinary leader and a great man. We are what we do, not what we say.”

Carlo Ancelotti on Koulibaly when Carlo was Napoli manager:

"He’s the best in the world in his position. In my opinion, he’s worth £130m"

Regardless of age, we're still signing one of the best CB's in world football.

🇸🇳 Kalidou Koulibaly was the highest-rated centre back in Serie A last season

[SofaScore].

Mendy: Are interested in some LA pictures?