Chelsea’s two star players, Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois, have recently been linked with a move to Real Madrid, sparking rumors that Antonio Conte addressed publicly. The Chelsea manager firmly stated, “These are two players who are very important to us. We cannot sell them.”
Conte emphasized the importance of keeping such key players, especially if the team wants to compete for major trophies. When asked about Courtois, whose ex-girlfriend and child live in Spain, and whether the Belgian goalkeeper was looking to return to Spain to reunite with his family, Conte responded, “I don’t know about this. I believe when you’re at a great club, you have to trust the club’s plan. You want to stay, and I don’t think family should be a problem. This should be a private conversation between the player, agent, and club. If you ask me, of course, I hope he stays.”
Conte also addressed the situation with Hazard, saying, “My answer has always been the same. Contract renewals are a conversation between the player, club, and agent. It’s the same with Hazard. I’m very proud that he’s in my squad and that we’re working together. He’s a great guy and still has plenty of room to improve and become one of the best players in the world. Regarding the contract situation, I’ll repeat, it’s a private matter.”
On Friday, Chelsea released their annual financial report for the period ending June 30th. The report revealed a record profit of £15.3 million, marking the highest profit in the club’s history. Despite missing out on Champions League revenue due to their absence from the competition last season, Chelsea successfully won the Premier League and forged several commercial partnerships. The club’s turnover reached £361.3 million.
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck stated, “Our team achieved significant results this season and had a successful year in business operations. Even though we didn’t participate in the Champions League last season, we still made historic strides.”
As Chelsea continues to move forward, securing their top players will be crucial in their pursuit of further success, much like the anticipation and excitement of a BD Cricket Match, where the performance of key players can determine the outcome.