Move for keeper blocked by club

Carlo Cudicini is angry with Chelsea after the club blocked his chance of a move to Manchester City in the current transfer window.

Cudicini is finally fed up being Petr Cech's No2 after. It only took him 3 seasons. Manchester City have made inquiries but Chelsea made it clear no deal was possible.

At one point last season Cudicini had slipped behind Henrique Hilario in the starting order while Cech was still out with a fractured skull. Fernando Pastorello, Cudicini’s agent made it clear to Chelsea management that his client was not happy thwarting his opportunity to leave and seek first team football.

"They told him he had to stay because there was not enough time to find a new goalkeeper to replace him" - Pastorello

Sven Goran Eriksson was quite keen to sign the player for Manchester City. Cudicini still has 2 seasons to go on his contract.

Cudicini was a former Milan youth player. He arrived at Chelsea in 1999 and was the first choice keeper until Petr Cech was signed. He’s hardly seen the team sheet since, making just 15 appearances and is certainly too good for that.