Andriy Shevchenko

[the wes 7,212]

Andriy Schevchenko's Chelseacareer seems finally over - after the Ukrainian was told he will bedumped from the Blues’ Champions League squad.

NewChelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti appeared to give the £30million flop achance of redemption on Friday when he declared the Ukrainian still hada “future“ at Stamford Bridge.

ButShevchenko blew his top when Ancelotti - with whom he fell out duringhis nightmare loan return to AC MIlan last term - told him he wasconsidered as the fourth choice striker behind Didier Drogba, NicolasAnelka and Salomon Kalou.

Ancelottiexplained to Shevchenko that he would get his chance in January, whenDrogba and Kalou, along with Michael Essien and John Obi Mikel, will beon African Nations’ Cup duty.

That was not enough for theUkrainian, who responded that, while his priority interest was stayingin London for family reasons, he would rather leave now than spendmonths warming the Cheslea bench.

Ancelotti’sterse response was to put the Ukrainian firmly in his place, pointingout that it was up to the club, not the player, whether he was sold butShevchenko, who was left out of the squad for Sunday’s win at Fulham,was also told he would not be included in the 25-man Champions Leaguesquad.

Shevchenko, who wasout of sorts during the club’s open training session at Stamford Bridgeon Tuesday, is now resigned to leaving, hoping for a possible return tofirst club Dynamo Kiev or to make a move to Russian outfit Zenit StPetersburg by Tuesday’s 5pm deadline.

TheUkrainian knows any chance of a move back to Italy is over, with theSerie A sides now viewing the striker, who turns 33 on Saturday, as abusted flush.

Chelsea willbe willing to let him go for free but have no interest in making up anyshortfall in his £120,000 per week wages, forcing the player who standsas the symbol of Roman Abramovich’s excessive expenditure to take a cutif he really wants out.

www.mirrorfootball.co.uk

[Kez 2,727]

Umm wont we need him in the squad cause of DD's ban?

[ZanSnake 1,211]

Sturridge to play instead fo DD?

[the wes 7,212]

Andriy Shevchenko wants out of Chelsea.

The Mirror says new Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelottiappeared to give the £30million flop a chance of redemption on Fridaywhen he declared the Ukrainian still had a “future“ at Stamford Bridge.

But Shevchenko blew his top when Ancelotti - with whom he fell out during his nightmare loan return to AC Milan last term - told him he was considered as the fourth choice striker behind Didier Drogba, Nicolas Anelka and Salomon Kalou.

Ancelotti explained to Shevchenko that he would get his chancein January, when Drogba and Kalou, along with Michael Essien and JohnObi Mikel, will be on African Nations’ Cup duty.

That was not enough for the Ukrainian, who responded that,while his priority interest was staying in London for family reasons,he would rather leave now than spend months warming the Chelsea bench.

Tribalfootball.com

[the wes 7,212]

Sky Sports News sources understand that Dynamo Kiev are in negotiations to sign Andriy Shevchenko.

The experienced striker returned to Chelsea over the summer after a frustrating season on loan with AC Milan in 2008/9.

However,he has been unable to break into the Blues side this term and hisprospects of regular football at Stamford Bridge appear bleak.

CarloAncelotti admitted earlier on Friday that he would be prepared to letShevchenko leave Stamford Bridge after holding talks with the player.

Dynamo are interested in bringing the 32-year-old back to Ukraine and have made contact over a possible move.

Shevchenko is now expected to fly out to Ukraine this weekend to discuss a deal.

The striker made his name with Kiev at the start of his career before heading to Milan in 1999.

He enjoyed seven successful years with the Rossoneri but has struggled to play to the same level since joining Chelsea in 2006.

Sky Sports News

[ChelseaChick 430]

thats great..get rid of another good striker who we def need for drogba's CL ban, acon or if drogba or anelka get injured

[chrismada9 1,948]

Drogba has a Champions League ban???

[Kez 2,727]

where have you been mate?

[ZanSnake 1,211]

I think Sturridge would definately gain more from this. He would be pushed up in the order of number of strikers. I think if anything happens to Anleka during ACON then we should get Di Santo back. Also, if we are so bothered about the lack of strikers, should call up Borini for small games. From what i've seen, he scores lots in the reserves and is a deadly finisher. Better if we could mold him sooner then later.

[.sum41 229]

Thanks for all Andriy,good luck in Dynamo.

[caesarblues 51]

OFFICIAL: Dynamo Kiev Announce Andriy Shevchenko Signing From ChelseaThe Ukrainian returns to his homeland...

Aug 29, 2009 4:59:56 PM

The Ukrainian striker has failed to impress at Stamford Bridge after his £30m move from A.C. Milan in 2006.

After spending last season on-loan to A.C. Milan in a bid to return to form, Shevchenko returned to Chelsea where he did not prominently feature in Carlo Ancelotti's plans. 

The 33-year-old held talks with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and concluded the move would be best for both parties, with the Russian releasing Shevchenko from the remaining 11 months on his contract.

The striker returns to his old club to lead the Ukrainian side to Champions League success.

According to Dynamo's official website, Shevchenko's official unveiling will take place tomorrow, August 30th at 15:00 with FC Dynamo Kiev President Igor Surkis and coach Valery Hazzaeva welcoming back their favourite son.

Will Ashwell, Goal.com

[ChelseaChick 430]

...hope he does really well there!