TAL BEN-HAIM
One of three free transfer additions to the squad this summer, Tal is an Israel international defender who is well-adapted to the Premier League having spent three seasons at consistently upper table Bolton.
His versatility in defence and aerial ability won 110 appearances with the Lancashire club where he played both right- and left-back in addition to his more accustomed central defensive role. He was a regular in Bolton's UEFA Cup campaign two seasons ago during which he was captain against Besiktas.
Previously Tal played for Maccabi Tel Aviv in his homeland and he had made 22 appearances for the Israeli national team by the time of his signing for Chelsea.
He completed a memorable close season by getting married just a couple of days after putting pen to his new contract.
