Edouard Mendy leaves Chelsea

Some breaking news and it concerns Chelsea and it's a departure Nick, it's something we've been speaking about on Sky Sports News over the course of the last few weeks and Eduard Mendy has left Chelsea after three seasons and completed a permanent transfer to the Saudi professional league side Al-Ali. The 31 year old will be best remembered for his part in the run to Champions League glory in 2021. He conceded just twice in seven knockout matches. A popular figure in the dressing room there as well but his time at Chelsea after three seasons comes to an end. We know that Chelsea are up against it with regards to FFP, they need player departures, they need to raise funds, they need to balance the books and one of those players to head out is Eduard Mendy. So there's a statement on the club's website which confirms this and obviously he goes with the best wishes but at 31 years old still got a lot to offer the game as well but he's heading to the Saudi pro league.