2012–13 Chelsea F.C. season
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The 2012–13 season was Chelsea Football Club's 99th competitive season, 24th consecutive season in the top flight of English football, 21st consecutive season in the Premier League, and 107th year in
Chelsea players before 2012 FIFA Club World Cup final against Corinthians
On 4 June Eden Hazard became Chelsea's first signing of the new season, joining for £32 million from Lille.
Rafael Benítez was appointed in November as Chelsea's interim coach until the end of the season.
Senegalese forward Demba Ba was signed by Chelsea for £7 million from Newcastle United on 2 January.
Rafael Benítez
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Rafael Benítez Maudes is a Spanish professional football manager and former player.
Benítez in 2015
Benítez managing Liverpool in 2005, his first season at the club
Benítez (right) in April 2007, his third season in charge of Liverpool
Benítez with Chelsea in 2012