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| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Everton | 2 - 0 | Chelsea |
| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 12:30 | Birmingham |
| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Nicolas Anelka |
| Age | 32 |
| Club | Shanghai Shenhua |
| Position | Striker |
| Squad No | 9 |
| Born | Versailles, France |
| Height | 1.85m |
| Player rating | 6.1 (what is this?) |
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| From | To | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | Shanghai Shenhua | 1 Jan 2012 | Free Transfer |
| Bolton Wanderers | Chelsea | 11 Jan 2008 | £ 15,000,000 |
| Fenerbahce | Bolton Wanderers | 24 Aug 2006 | £ 8,000,000 |
| Manchester City | Fenerbahce | 31 Jan 2005 | £ 5,350,000 |
| Paris St Germain | Manchester City | 6 Jun 2002 | Undisclosed |
| Paris St Germain | Liverpool | 21 Dec 2001 | On Loan |
| Real Madrid | Paris St Germain | 22 Jul 2000 | £ 22,600,000 |
| Arsenal | Real Madrid | 2 Aug 1999 | £ 23,000,000 |
| Paris St Germain | Arsenal | 22 Feb 1997 | £ 500,000 |
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays Premier League | Chelsea | 3 (6) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carling Cup | Chelsea | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UEFA Champions League | Chelsea | 2 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barclays Asia Trophy | Chelsea | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8th February 2012
Nicolas Anelka claims to have been made to feel like an outcast during his final days at Chelsea, but says he has no regrets about the decision he took.
6th February 2012
Nicolas Anelka claims he turned down the opportunity to take in a third spell at PSG before agreeing a lucrative deal with Shanghai Shenhua.
1st January 2012
Chelsea have offered their best wishes to Nicolas Anelka after confirming that the Frenchman has left the club to start a new adventure in Asia.
16th December 2011
Chelsea have no plans to sign a new striker despite the prospect of losing Didier Drogba, Salomon Kalou and Nicolas Anelka.
12th December 2011
Chelsea have confirmed they have agreed a deal for Nicolas Anelka to move to Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua in January.
11th December 2011
Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua claim they have agreed terms with Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka.