Chelsea hold talks over possible stadium move
According to the Telegraph, the talks with Sadiq Khan are part of early steps to decide whether the club will stay at Stamford Bridge or relocate.
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Khan had earlier called on Chelsea to engage with his office regarding their future stadium plans. The recent discussions suggest progress is being made.
While no final decision has been reached, the Blues are now exploring the idea of leaving Stamford Bridge, their home since the club was founded in 1905.
Club history and pressure to modernise will influence the decision
Stamford Bridge was originally built in 1876 and later redeveloped into a football ground in 1904 by the Mears brothers.
The club was formed in March 1905 to occupy the new football venue, and the team played their first match there on September 4, 1905.
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The friendly against Liverpool ended in a 4–0 loss. Just five days later, Chelsea played their first competitive league game at Stamford Bridge, beating Hull City 5–1.
Despite its deep history, the stadium now holds only 40,341 supporters – one of the smallest capacities among the Premier League's top clubs.
Khan says the club has outgrown the ground, especially given their success in recent decades.
The club are under pressure to match their London rivals in infrastructure. Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United have all moved into new stadiums within the last twenty years.
With the Club World Cup ongoing, the Blues will aim to finalise their long-term stadium plan soon after the tournament ends.
A move to Earl's Court would represent a significant shift, but one that could help secure the club's future growth on and off the pitch.
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