Max Merrick

Goalkeeper - Chelsea
28 Feb 2028
Monday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News Transfers Relations Events 85 Awards Matches History

Events

85

  1. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  2. Personality clash with Jorrel Hato

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  3. Personality clash with Geovany Quenda

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  4. Personality clash with Mike Penders

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  5. Personality clash with Wesley Fofana

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  6. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  7. Personality clash with Trevoh Chalobah

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  8. Personality clash with Nicolas Jackson

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  9. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.

  10. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.

  11. Breakthrough into the senior squad

  12. Talks with Reading now look imminent

    Minor
    Cause
    Stage: negotiations are opening. Briefings from the interested club leaked. It would offer an escape from his current situation. Starts would likely be easier to come by. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Playing time would likely improve.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  13. Personality clash with Filip Jörgensen

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  14. Personality clash with Robert Sánchez

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  15. Turned down the move to Reading over personal terms

    Minor
    Cause
    Stage: the player rejected the terms. Briefings from the interested club leaked. It would offer an escape from his current situation. Starts would likely be easier to come by. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Playing time would likely improve.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  16. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Serious
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  17. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  18. Interest from Reading has turned his head

    Minor
    Cause
    Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. It would offer an escape from his current situation. Starts would likely be easier to come by. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Playing time would likely improve.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  19. Worried by competition from a new signing Vítězslav Jaroš

    Minor
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  20. Personality clash with Genesis Antwi

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  21. Personality clash with Reggie Walsh

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  22. Loan listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Loan to gain regular playing time
    Who
    Ward Paul

  23. Personality clash with Joel Philbert

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  24. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  25. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  26. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  27. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  28. Stayed back for extra training

    Minor
    Cause
    He stayed back for extra work after the rest of the squad had gone in.

  29. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  30. Personality clash with Freddy Bernal

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  31. Personality clash with Sol Gordon

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  32. Personality clash with Genesis Antwi

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  33. Personality clash with Reggie Walsh

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  34. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  35. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  36. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  37. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  38. Personality clash with Freddy Bernal

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  39. Personality clash with Sol Gordon

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  40. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  41. Personality clash with Genesis Antwi

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  42. Personality clash with Reggie Walsh

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  43. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  44. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  45. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  46. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  47. Personality clash with Sol Gordon

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  48. Personality clash with Genesis Antwi

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  49. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  50. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  51. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  52. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  53. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  54. Personality clash with Sol Gordon

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  55. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  56. Personality clash with Genesis Antwi

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  57. Personality clash with Joseph Wheeler-Henry

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  58. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  59. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  60. Contract offer arrived

    Minor
    Cause
    The terms are still being weighed against his expectations.

  61. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    5y · $416.0K/y

  62. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    5y · $416.0K/y

  63. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  64. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  65. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  66. Personality clash with Sol Gordon

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  67. Personality clash with Genesis Antwi

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  68. Personality clash with Joseph Wheeler-Henry

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  69. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  70. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  71. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  72. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  73. Personality clash with Sol Gordon

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  74. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  75. Personality clash with Genesis Antwi

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  76. Personality clash with Joseph Wheeler-Henry

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  77. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  78. Returned to full training after injury

    Moderate
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.

  79. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  80. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  81. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  82. Personality clash with Sol Gordon

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  83. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  84. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board

  85. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board