High-budget Chelsea football club intends to use momentum from Club World Cup to kick off upcoming season
Chelsea's summer transfer activity has seen the London-based club strengthen its squad, primarily with young, promising talents and a few experienced additions under the guidance of coach Enzo Maresca.
Following their triumph in the inaugural Club World Cup last month, Chelsea have made strategic moves to bolster their squad for the upcoming season. The team's financial situation has also been boosted by the Club World Cup prize money, around 85 million pounds.
Key new signings include Liam Delap, a young English striker currently with the England U21 team, who already scored in the Club World Cup. Other additions include Dario Essugo, a midfielder from Portugal U21, contracted until 2033. From Brazil, Estevao, an 18-year-old international, joins the club from Palmeiras.
English winger Jamie Gittens, aged 20, arrives from Borussia Dortmund, while Jorrel Hato, a 19-year-old Dutch international, joins from Ajax. Hato is versatile, capable of playing both center-back and left-back.
Joao Pedro, signed from Brighton for a reported 60 million pounds, is another notable addition. Potential signings to complete the squad include Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig and Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United. Goalkeeper Mike Penders and others have also joined the squad.
Departures from Chelsea include Raheem Sterling (loan ended), Nicolas Jackson (possibly to Barcelona), and Marc Cucurella (to Al Nassr).
The current squad is a blend of young prospects and experienced players, with the aim of competing strongly both domestically and in Europe. The summer transfer window remains open until September 1, 2025, so there may be further changes to the squad. The club seems focused on a long-term project with young talents contracted for many years.
Defender Levi Colwill, who stated that the team's plan is to win the Premier League and Champions League, has been sidelined due to a knee injury suffered in training. Brazilian playmaker Estevao Willian will begin his Premier League apprenticeship under Cole Palmer, one of the most frequent players for Chelsea last season.
With increased workload in the Champions League this season, these key players will need to be managed carefully. Fans and players alike hope the momentum from the Club World Cup triumph will carry over into the domestic campaign.
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- Chelsea aim to build on their Club World Cup triumph and success in European leagues, including the Premier League and Champions League, by acquiring new young talents like Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, and Estevao.
- The club's financial situation has been boosted by the Club World Cup prize money, around 85 million pounds, which has allowed them to make strategic transfers, such as the 60 million pounds spent on Joao Pedro.
- As the summer transfer window remains open until September 1, 2025, Chelsea continue to seek out potential signings, including Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig and Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United, to strengthen their squad for the upcoming seasons.
