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Rafa Benitez will leave Stamford Bridge


Rafa Benitez has confirmed that he will leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.

Benitez, 52, hit out after travelling supporters at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium for Wednesday's FA Cup fifth round tie again chanted against him.


He responded angrily to further chanting against him at Boro by accusing Chelsea fans of "not helping the team" and saying: "They don't have to worry about me - I leave at the end of the season."

Pajtim Kasami joins FC Luzern


FC Luzern have agreed a deal to sign Fulham midfielder Pajtim Kasami on loan until the end of the season.


Kasami, a Switzerland U21 international that represented his country at the London Olympic Games, has failed to secure a regular place in Jol's first-team making only eight appearances for the club.

Luzern finished second in the Swiss Super League last season and are currently ninth in the league.

Kei Kamara to Norwich


Norwich have confirmed the signing of Kansas City's Kei Kamara on loan after the forward was granted a visa.

The 28-year old Kamara move to Carrow Road until May was announced last week, subject to receiving immigration approval, which has now been approved, the Canaries have announced.


A statement on the club's official website: "City are pleased to confirm forward Kei Kamara has been granted a visa to come and play for Norwich City  on loan from Sporting Kansas City until May 6."

Kamara is expected to make his debut for the club in Premier League clash with Fulham.

Petr Cech got Injured


Petr Cech Chelsea goalkeeper has confirmed he suffered a broken finger during Chelsea's defeat to Newcastle.

Cech was ruled out of the Czech Republic's friendly against Turkey and will be sideline for the weekend's Premier League clash with Wigan due to the injury.


Cech said,"I punched the ball and the head of one of Newcastle players at the same time. I thought it was nothing but I went for an X-ray just in case.

"However, it showed there was a fracture. The first leg in Prague will depend on whether we find a solution where it would not threaten my health and, at the same time, I would be able to perform adequately.