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Max Fretwell

Max is the chief Chelsea FC writer for Striver, with a focus on news coverage. He currently studies BA Sports Journalism at University, but has already featured as a writer for the likes of The Observer and Newsquest. With strong private sources and many years of experience on social media, Max is well placed to deliver timely articles on all the latest hot topics around the club.

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Xabi Alonso, Chelsea

Xabi Alonso questions mentality drop in his side after Chelsea collapse at Brentford

By Max FretwellWriter18 Sept 2026

Chelsea Football Club announce Clearlake Capital to gain full control after ownership buyout

By Max FretwellWriter17 Sept 2026

Chelsea draw Liverpool away in mouthwatering Carabao Cup fourth round draw

By Max FretwellWriter16 Sept 2026

Chelsea, Reece James

“Too soft” – Alonso calls out Chelsea defence as Hull neutralise Blues at Stamford Bridge

By Max FretwellWriter13 Sept 2026

Pedro Neto Chelsea contract

Pedro Neto agrees contract extension until 2032 which includes salary bump

By Max FretwellWriter11 Sept 2026

Super subs guide Chelsea into the Carabao Cup fourth round after nightmare first half

By Max FretwellWriter10 Sept 2026

Xabi Alonso has no plans to use forgotten star Kendry Paez after loan termination

By Max FretwellWriter9 Sept 2026

Immaturity and lack of defensive balance creeps in again as Chelsea lose to Arsenal at the Emirates

By Max FretwellWriter6 Sept 2026

Clearlake Capital’s Chelsea project is back on track – sources say the best is yet to come

By Max FretwellWriter5 Sept 2026

Lamine Camara to Chelsea move collapses sparking fury inside Stamford Bridge

By Max FretwellWriter2 Sept 2026

Chelsea agree £125m deal to sell Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City

By Max FretwellWriter1 Sept 2026

Robert Sanchez to join Como on loan deal after Martinez signing

By Max FretwellWriter1 Sept 2026

Chelsea complete double deal for Mudryk and Tosin to join Tottenham Hotspur

By Max FretwellWriter31 Aug 2026

Atalanta gem secures English loan ahead of 2027 Chelsea move

By Max FretwellWriter31 Aug 2026

Emiliano Martinez Chelsea

Chelsea agree deal to sign Emiliano Martinez on two year contract

By Max FretwellWriter27 Aug 2026

Nicolas Jackson Aston Villa

Aston Villa agree to sign Nicolas Jackson in permanent deal as Chelsea ponder Martinez move

By Max FretwellWriter26 Aug 2026

Chelsea reach agreement with Nottingham Forest to sell striker Liam Delap

By Max FretwellWriter25 Aug 2026

Josh Acheampong Chelsea

Forget pure profit – Josh Acheampong is what Chelsea need in defence

By Max FretwellWriter25 Aug 2026

Joao Pedro Chelsea contract

Joao Pedro signs new Chelsea contract until 2034 with increased pay rise

By Max FretwellWriter22 Aug 2026

Stamford Bridge to host UEFA Champions League games next season for Shaktar Donetsk

By Max FretwellWriter21 Aug 2026

Joao Pedro takes on ‘number 9 curse’ as Chelsea confirm 2026/27 squad numbers

By Max FretwellWriter19 Aug 2026

Joao Pedro on fire as Chelsea win against Real Sociedad on Stamford Bridge return

By Max FretwellWriter15 Aug 2026

Chelsea set deadline for interested clubs to sign Enzo Fernandez

By Max FretwellWriter12 Aug 2026

Chelsea against Italy: Xabi Alonso positive ahead of new season with players starting to stake their claim

By Max FretwellWriter8 Aug 2026

Pep Chavarria Chelsea

Agreement reached between Chelsea and Rayo Vallecano for Pep Chavarria

By Max FretwellWriter7 Aug 2026

Trevoh Chalobah Como

Chelsea and Como finalise agreement for Chalobah to join on permanent transfer

By Max FretwellWriter3 Aug 2026

Chelsea 1-2 Tottenham: Midfield makeup worrying ahead of the new season

By Max FretwellWriter1 Aug 2026

Mykhailo Mudryk

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk available to return to Football immediately

By Max FretwellWriter31 Jul 2026

Chelsea recruitment strategy

Chelsea are adapting their heavy youth led model – it has been a long time coming

By Max FretwellWriter28 Jul 2026

Xabi Alonso boosts coaching staff with hiring of Miguel Munoz

By Max FretwellWriter24 Jul 2026

Maxence Lacroix Chelsea

Chelsea agree deal to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix for £52 million

By Max FretwellWriter24 Jul 2026

Morgan Rogers Chelsea

Chelsea formally announce the signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa

By Max FretwellWriter21 Jul 2026

Morgan Rogers Chelsea

Chelsea agree £117m fee to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa

By Max FretwellWriter18 Jul 2026

Xabi Alonso Chelsea press conference

Culture, Mentality, Decision Making: Xabi Alonso’s First Chelsea Press Conference Highlights

By Max FretwellWriter13 Jul 2026

Xabi Alonso Takes Charge Of First Training Session As New Chelsea Manager

By Max FretwellWriter9 Jul 2026

Andrey Santos Manchester United

Chelsea agree deal with Manchester United to sell Andrey Santos

By Max FretwellWriter9 Jul 2026

Liam Delap Chelsea

Determined Liam Delap: Chelsea forward does not want to leave the club despite rumours

By Max FretwellWriter7 Jul 2026

Tyrique George Everton

Chelsea agree £24m deal to sell Tyrique George to Everton signalling start of more outgoings

By Max FretwellWriter5 Jul 2026

Pep Chavarria Chelsea

Chelsea target more full back depth after Marco Palestra signing

By Max FretwellWriter30 Jun 2026

Enzo Maresca Chelsea statement

Chelsea confirm Enzo Maresca departure to Man City in explosive statement

By Max FretwellWriter29 Jun 2026

Granit Xhaka Chelsea transfer

Sunderland reject opening bid from Chelsea for Granit Xhaka

By Max FretwellWriter29 Jun 2026

Granit Xhaka Chelsea

Chelsea in talks to sign Granit Xhaka from Sunderland

By Max FretwellWriter28 Jun 2026

Marco Palestra Chelsea

Chelsea agree deal to sign Marco Palestra in crazy 24 hour hijack

By Max FretwellWriter24 Jun 2026

Marc Cucurella Real Madrid

Chelsea agree deal to sell Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid

By Max FretwellWriter14 Jun 2026

Rafael Leao links denied by sources as Chelsea weigh up summer forward options

By Max FretwellWriter10 Jun 2026

Moises Caicedo

Moises Caicedo: The Story Of Chelsea’s Midfield Gem – Career, Data And Role Modelling For Youngsters

By Max FretwellWriter2 Jun 2026

Chelsea Summer sales

Chelsea Summer Sales: How The Blues Can Raise An Astonishing £300m+ For New Signings

By Max FretwellWriter27 May 2026

Chelsea summer transfer plans

Chelsea’s Summer Plans: Proven Players, Alonso’s Recommendation And Eghbali’s Stance

By Max FretwellWriter23 May 2026

Cole Palmer England World Cup squad

Cole Palmer Set to Miss Out on England’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad

By Max FretwellWriter21 May 2026

Xabi Alonso Chelsea

Chelsea Agree Deal for Xabi Alonso to Become New Head Coach

By Max FretwellWriter16 May 2026

Xabi Alonso Chelsea

Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola Emerge as Leading Candidates for Chelsea Job

By Max FretwellWriter13 May 2026