New-look Stamford Bridge gets the green light

Chelsea’s bid for a new £500million (€577m) state-of-the-art stadium has been given the green light after their plans were approved by London Mayor Sadiq Khan yesterday.

The west London club will build on the site of their existing Stamford Bridge ground, increasing the capacity by 18,400 seats to 60,000.

Chelsea’s proposal was unanimously agreed by Hammersmith and Fulham Council’s planning committee in January.