Another shocking piece of news for you (but not really): Alex is off to PSG for a projected sum of £4.2 million. He had previously submitted a transfer request, along with Nicolas Anelka, and was expected to leave the club this transfer window, so it's not a huge surprise that he's gone.
Alex.
The 29-year old Brazilian defender was a subject of interest for both QPR and PSG, but on January 27th he signed with PSG to play under Carlo Ancelotti, his (and Chelsea's) previous manager. During the past year, he was being used as a backup player to the likes of John Terry, Branislav Ivanovic, and David Luiz, as well as a backup defender for the Brazilian international team at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Overall he made 87 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 7 goals.
An absolutely incredible free kick by Alex to tie the game against Liverpool in the 2009 Champions League quarter-finals against Liverpool.
Good luck to him at PSG.
Cheers,
~Matt
P.S. Stay connected for for Chelsea transfer news to come. A ton of rumours are circulating about a possible swap: David Luiz for Real Madrid's Pepe; as well as a renewed Eden Hazard bid; and a go for Lucas Moura. Personally, I think all of these are unlikely, but I guess we'll have to wait and see. It doesn't look like AVB is too interested in signing any more players during the window (no idea why).
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