Chelsea news gossip: Crampton - Neuwen

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Academy goalkeeper Kai Crampton has completed a permanent transfer to Bournemouth, after the decision was made by CHELSEA that he would be allowed to leave the club on a permanent basis.

The Blues posted on the club website: ‘Crampton joined Chelsea through our development centre at Under-8s level and progressed through the ranks at Cobham.

‘During the 2023/24 season, he appeared for the Under-18 Premier League South-winning side and was goalkeeper in our Under-17 Premier League Cup final win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

‘Crampton made four Under-18s appearances in the league and cup this season and featured twice for National League South side Hampton & Richmond on a matchday loan.

‘We wish Kai all the best as he embarks on the next chapter of his career.’

AFC Bournemouth development squad goalkeeping coach Charlie Philpott said: “We are pleased to have Kai sign with us.

“He is a good young goalkeeper who has previously had some good experiences within England’s youth setup as well as in the men’s environment with Hampton & Richmond in recent years.

“He’ll come into a competitive and improving PDP goalkeeping setup with us at AFC Bournemouth and we’re looking forward to seeing how he develops in the coming seasons.”

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The lad is a really good talent that needs to be playing, so this move will surely give him more of a chance to make his dreams come true and become a top Premier League goalkeeper.

Part of him probably didnt not want to leave the club, but it probably the best decision.

CHELSEA TOLD SIGN EXPERIENCED STAR

Pundit Danny Murphy has opened up and told CHELSEA that they need to delve into that transfer kitty and add some more experience to the side over the next couple of transfer windows.

At 23.5-years-old, Chelsea have on average the youngest squad in the Premier League, which can partly explain their inconsistent results over the past few seasons.

Chelsea have been impressive at times this season, but their inconsistent form has meant that they are probably no longer in the hunt to win that Premier League title, and Murphy thinks they need to add some experience to the side, telling BBC Radio 5 Live: ‘It’s game management where Chelsea are lacking at times.

‘Chelsea are lacking an experienced player who can help their game management which has cost them vital points in the Premier League title race.

‘They need to know when to slow things down, having some men drop off, having someone sitting alongside Moises Caicedo in the base of midfield, instead of this constant trying to go forward.

‘Against Fulham, it was similar to today. It ended up being end to end and like a basketball game towards the end, and they lost.

‘There is still the quality there, and they are a young side. I still think they will be strong in the second half of the season.’

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There is no doubt that this CHELSEA side could develop into a title challenging side over the next few seasons, but with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City all going to improve over the next few years, they need to add experience.

This talent is for the future, but we have seen in many recent seasons that a blend of experience and youth is what will bring that Premier League title.

DUTCH STAR SIGNS UP

Aniek Nouwen has penned a contract extension with CHELSEA which will keep the defender at the club until the summer of 2026, the Blues have officially announced on the club website.

The 25-year-old Dutch international originally signed for the Blues back in 2021, with her composure and physical presence in the backline catching the eye during her time with former club PSV Eindhoven.

After signing her new contract, Nouwen said: ‘I am very grateful for this extension and the trust. I am looking forward to returning to action and continuing my journey.’

Head of women’s football Paul Green added: ‘Aniek continues to make good progress with her rehabilitation and we are happy to extend her contract.

‘We will monitor her fitness over the course of this month with a view to a possible loan move this window.’

The Blues posted on the club website: ‘Upon her move to London, Nouwen had to bide her time for first-team action but would go on to make her first start against Leicester City in October 2021 before scoring her first two goals for the Blues against the Foxes in the FA Cup and a Women’s Super League clash later in the campaign.

‘She started and played 69 minutes in the 2021/22 FA Cup final win over Manchester City at Wembley, adding a cup triumph to her maiden WSL trophy at the club.

‘The defender made four appearances during the first half of the following season, before penning a new deal until 2025. Nouwen then spent the second half of the campaign on loan in Italy with AC Milan.

‘An appearance from the bench was Nouwen’s only Chelsea outing last season as she, unfortunately, sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury while on international duty with the Netherlands Under-23s squad.

‘Before signing for Chelsea, Nouwen impressed in her homeland. She made her debut for PSV in 2016 and went on to make more than 100 appearances, lifting the KNVB Cup in 2021.

‘On the international stage, the defender represented the Netherlands at youth level before making her senior bow in 2019. She is approaching 50 appearances for the national team and has competed at the Olympics and the 2023 World Cup.

‘Everyone at CHELSEA would like to congratulate Aniek on signing her new contract and we look forward to seeing her return to action.’

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