August 21st 2024.
Chelsea's squad has been a hot topic recently as the end of the summer transfer window approaches. The team is facing the challenge of trimming down their bloated first-team squad, and time is running out. Despite the recent departures of Conor Gallagher and Bashir Humphreys, the Blues are still trying to find new homes for several players who are not in the plans of their manager, Enzo Maresca.
It's been a busy transfer window for Chelsea, who have brought in ten new permanent signings. The latest addition is Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, who returns to Stamford Bridge after a successful six-month loan in 2023. With all their high-profile signings, it's important to take a look at the current state of Chelsea's squad as the transfer deadline looms.
So who exactly have Chelsea signed this summer? The most expensive deal so far has been for Portuguese winger Pedro Neto, who joined from Wolves for a whopping £54m. Neto has signed a seven-year contract with the Blues, beating out interest from other top teams like Arsenal. Another notable signing is Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City for £30m. The central midfielder has already made his competitive debut for Chelsea, coming off the bench against City.
In order to compete for the number one goalkeeper spot, Chelsea brought in Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal for just over £20m. The club also picked up Spanish youngster Marc Guiu from Barcelona for a relatively small fee of £5m. Guiu has already impressed during Chelsea's pre-season tour in the United States and made his debut against City.
But Chelsea's summer signings don't just stop there. Aston Villa's Omari Kellyman joined for £19m, while centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo was picked up from Fulham on a free transfer. The team also made international signings, with Aarón Anselmino from Boca Juniors for £15.6m and American full-back Caleb Wiley from Atlanta for £8.5m. Lastly, versatile Portuguese youngster Renato Veiga completed his move from FC Basel for around £11.8m.
With all these new additions, it's important to ask just how big Chelsea's squad is now. At present, there are 37 players in the first-team squad. However, Maresca has made it clear that many players are training separately as they look for moves away from the club. Here is a complete list of all the players still at Chelsea:
- Robert Sanchez
- Marcus Bettinelli
- Djordje Petrovic
- Filip Jorgensen
- Kepa Arrizabalaga
- Lucas Bergstrom
- Reece James
- Marc Cucurella
- Ben Chilwell
- Tosin Adarabioyo
- Ben Colwill
- Malo Gusto
- Benoit Badiashile
- Wesley Fofana
- Axel Disasi
- Trevor Chalobah
- Renato Veiga
- Romeo Lavia
- Moises Caicedo
- Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
- Enzo Fernandez
- Carney Chukwuemeka
- Cesare Casadei
- Omari Kellyman
- Mykhailo Mudryk
- Noni Madueke
- Nicolas Jackson
- Christopher Nkunku
- Marc Guiu
- Cole Palmer
- Raheem Sterling
- Pedro Neto
- Armando Broja
- David Datro Fofana
- Romelu Lukaku
- Angelo Gabriel
- Deivid Washington
As the transfer deadline approaches, it will be interesting to see if Chelsea can trim down their squad and make room for their new signings. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how the team performs with their revamped lineup, and all eyes will be on the Blues as they aim for success in the upcoming season. Stay tuned for more Chelsea news, exclusives, and analysis.
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