<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> Lyon winger Florent Malouda is on his way to Chelsea in a €20million (£13.5million) deal, with the two clubs having now come to an agreement over the fee. Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas revealed on Sunday that an accord for the France international had been struck, and Chelsea have now confirmed to Sky Sports News that a deal has been done with the French champions. In what has been a protracted transfer, Lyon have stood firm over what they feel is a fair price for a player who has been integral to their dominance of French football. While Chelsea's rivals have spent big in the close-season, Jose Mourinho has thus far been prudent in the transfer market, largely relying on free transfers as he looks to bulk a squad that is already one of the strongest in Europe. They have now made a significant move of their own, with the signing of Malouda set to be sealed on Monday subject to a medical. "The transfer was concluded for a sum of €20million. It was a good transaction," Aulas told The Associated Press after a Lyon friendly at Albertville, France. The length of the deal was not disclosed but it is hoped that all formalities will be concluded in time for Malouda to travel with his new team-mates on Monday, for a pre-season tour of United States. "The London club is completely in agreement with the amount we're looking for. I'm waiting for a confirmation email from Chelsea's chief executive Peter Kenyon," Aulas added on Lyon's television channel OLTV. "It's fantastic and great news for Florent. I've just phoned him and he's going to be able to leave tonight to undergo a medical in London on Monday." Meanwhile, Michael Ballack will not be with the squad for the first week of the America tour, as he steps-up his rehabilitation from ankle surgery. "A decision will be taken later, depending on progress, about whether he will join the squad for the latter part of the tour," read a club statement.</div> source looks like the real president won't be very happy, he not having Malouda or Robben anyway, this is great. he was voted Ligue 1 player of the year last season, shows how good he is... cant wait to see him in a Chelsea shirt.
All I really know about Malouda that he can back some power in a shot, I have only seen him a few times in action because I dont really like Ligue 1, I have only seen him play with France..
Great player don't get me wrong but do chelsea really ned him? they've already go cole and robben and even with robben maybe departing, they still have a quality joe cole.
Quality player. A good signing by Chelsea. Does this mean Cole, Robben or SWP are leaving? It looks like Robben will be leaving to Real Madrid.
He's a good player from what I've seen but he's going to need to prove himself at Chelsea, if Robben or SWP leaves then it's lucky for him because he gets a better chance at starting straight away without competition.
Robben is staying, Joe Cole is staying and i think SWP could be staying... the reason Malouda is here is because robben gets injured ALOT... <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> Arjen Robben would have no problem seeing out the remainder of his Chelsea contract, should a move to Real Madrid fail to materialise. The Dutch flyer has been long-linked with a move to El Santiago Bernabeu, but despite numerous rumours the 23-year-old remains at Stamford Bridge. Robben has conceded he has been aware of Real's interest for some time and that given a choice he would like to try his hand with the European giants. However, the former PSV Eindhoven star, who has two years left on his Chelsea contract, would have no problem seeing out his Blues deal. "I've known that Real Madrid have wanted me for some time, but at the moment I'm a Chelsea player," Robben is quoted as saying in The Sun. "We are dealing with two European institutions of the highest level that are always a force in the Champions League and for whom any player would like to sign. "I don't know if there has been any contact between the two clubs, and, if not, then I will be a Chelsea player for the next two seasons." </div> anyway, yesterday malouda officially became a chelsea player and signed a 3 year contract.
