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MAURIZIO SARRI has said he can be the man to finally bring the fun back to Chelsea, in his first interview since replacing Antonio Conte. The Italian chief, 59, is hoping to carry on his exciting Napoli mentality after taking over at Stamford Bridge last week. Getty Maurizio Sarri has revealed he wants to bring the fun back to Chelsea Ex-Serie A man Sarri is already being seen a beacon of hope amongst Blues supporters after the drudgery of 2017-18 under Conte. During his first-ever Chelsea press conference, Sarri revealed: "I think with one or two adjustment we can try to play my football. "First of all, I want to enjoy myself. The players have to enjoy themselves and the fans can enjoy the team. "I am here for football. I am here for Chelsea. London is a wonderful city but I am here for Chelsea. It’s 100 per cent hard work, 90 per cent fun. Getty Maurizio Sarri has waxed lyrical about new Blues signing Jorginho "It’s impossible in my job to promise something else...

VIBRANT, attacking football from a manager who asks no questions and cannot stand being involved in transfer negotiations. Could there be a more perfect description for the man Roman Abramovich has hired to lead Chelsea? CIRO DE LUCA Maurizio Sarri is the ideal replacement for Antonio Conte at Chelsea The Blues owner has finally found Antonio Conte's replacement, and there is no better man for the job than Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri. Conte remained popular with the fans throughout his time at Stamford Bridge, following his title win in 2017. But like so many managers before him, Conte was unable to maintain a decent working relationship with the board, reportedly being forced to work with players he didn't ask for. AFP - Getty Maurizio Sarri is a maverick who will bring some colour to English football Getty - Contributor Chelsea have already snapped up Jorginho, who will be crucial to Sarri's playing style AFP Napoli's front three: Lorenzo Inisgne, Dries Mertens, Jo...

THE International Champions Cup does not have the prestige or the glamour of the Champions League, but interest is huge in the States. Liverpool’s plastic derby with Manchester United at the Michigan Stadium has already sold 102,000 tickets ahead of their clash on July 29. Getty Images - Getty Manchester United take on Liverpool this month at 107,000 capacity Michigan stadium Getty - Contributor Manchester United have jetted off to America for pre-season games Although the two giants of English football still approach this competition as a tune-up before the real stuff starts in August, the huge attendances in the States and the commercial appeal to European clubs is adding to its credibility each summer. GARY ON CAHILL Good on Gary Cahill for giving it another go with England. Cahill barely had a look-in during the World Cup, but his private chat with Gareth Southgate during the tournament has persuaded him to continue to make himself available for the national side. Getty - Contrib...

CHELSEA have slapped a world record £200million price tag on Eden Hazard as they prepare for his probable move to Real Madrid. The Belgian playmaker made it clear he wants to go to Real after his country's World Cup exit at the hands France. Reuters Chelsea want a world record fee to sell Eden Hazard The Spanish side want to land a new Galactico after letting Cristiano Ronaldo leave for Juventus in a £99m deal. Hazard, 27, is eyed as the ideal replacement and Chelsea are willing to let their main man pursue his dream, but only if they receive a world record fee, report the Times. The Blues believe Hazard is worth more than the £198m Paris Saint-Germain paid Barcelona for Neymar one year ago. Hazard still has two years left on his contract and Chelsea have offered him £300-000-a-week to extend his deal at Stamford Bridge. Getty Images - Getty Hazard admitted that his time at Chelsea has come to an end EPA Eden Hazard has made it no secret of his desire to be playing at the Bernab...

CHELSEA have been handed a double blow in the race to land Russia's World Cup star Aleksandr Golovin. The lure of playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo appears too much for the midfielder as he awaits a higher offer from Juventus - while Monaco have made a firm offer. Getty - Contributor Aleksandr Golovin is in high-demand after his impressive World Cup Golovin, 22, is in high-demand after starring on the biggest stage of all as Russia exceeded expectations before crashing out in the quarter-finals on penalties. Chelsea have already made their move, as revealed by the player's mum, as Maurizio Sarri's side look to complete a £26million deal. Arsenal have also shown an interest with new boss Unai Emery keep on transforming his side. But reports claim the player is holding out for a move to the Serie A champions and would be in no rush to join another club. Getty - Contributor The Russian midfielder is wanted by Chelsea, Arsenal and Juventus EPA Aleksandr Golovin is holding ...

GOODBYE to a workaholic, hello to a chain-smoking jazz fan who unwinds by reading crime novels. Maurizio Sarri is Italian like the man he is replacing Antonio Conte and both have a similarly driven approach on the training ground. AFP - Getty Maurizio Sarri puffs away but his main problem after moving from Napoli to Stamford Bridge might be the no-smoking rule But the latest in a long line of Chelsea managers is considered far more politically aware and sophisticated, even if he tends to pace up and down the dugout with a plastic fag hanging out of his mouth during matches. The biggest problem he is going to encounter with Chelsea is the fact that Stamford Bridge is a no smoking stadium. Gianluca Motti of Gazetta dello Sport is part of The Italian media who have explored every aspect of Sarri’s life, both professional and personal, and believe he will be the man to get Chelsea’s dressing room pulling with the manager instead of pushing against him. That was Conte’s downfall. Taking on...

CHELSEA have stepped up their chase for Gonzalo Higuain and will meet the player's agent on Wednesday, according to reports. New boss Maurizio Sarri wants to waste no time in landing his own transfer targets after his appointment was officially revealed on Saturday. REUTERS Chelsea could seal Gonzalo Higuain deal on Wednesday Landing a top centre forward remains a top priority after Alvaro Morata flopped with just 11 league goals in his debut season. And Higuain, who had a record-breaking season under Sarri when the duo were at Napoli, fits the bill. The Juventus hitman found the form of his life as he ended the 2015/16 campaign with 36 league goals from 35 starts. Italian journalist Giulia Stronati claims Chelsea chiefs will finalise a contract with the player this week after agreeing a £44million fee with Juventus. REUTERS The club will meet the player's agent this week Getty Images - Getty Sarri wants a reunion with Higuain after the striker's record-breaking 2015/16 ...

CHELSEA want new boss Maurizio Sarri to be their Sir Alex Ferguson and guide them to long-term success. The West London giants officially announced the appointment of Sarri, 59, today and are hoping he's in it for the long haul. Getty - Contributor Maurizio Sarri has been officially announced as Chelsea's new boss The chain-smoking Italian boss put pen to paper on a three-year deal with the Blues, and they're hoping that will be the start of a beautiful relationship. In fact, Chelsea want Sarri to be their Fergie, according to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport. During their early meetings, Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia reportedly told the former Napoli boss they want him to have a long tenure like the legendary Scot. Ferguson managed Manchester United for 26 years from 1986 to 2013, winning the Champions League twice, 13 league titles and five FA Cups. Getty - Contributor Chain-smoking Italian manager Sarri put pen to paper on a three-year deal Getty - Contribu...