Summer transfers 2025: All the Chelsea ins, outs and new contracts so far

September 1, 2025 Admin

With the transfer window now in full swing, here’s a recap of everything that’s happened so far during what has already been an exciting summer at Chelsea.

Chelsea new signings 2025

Liam Delap

The England Under-21 striker joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town after impressing in the Premier League last season, and scored his first goal for the Blues in the win over ES Tunis at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Dario Essugo

The Portugal Under-21s midfielder was our first new signing of the summer, completing a move from Sporting Lisbon after impressing during a loan spell in Spain with Las Palmas last season. He has signed a contract until 2033.

Dario Essugo in action in pre-season

Estevao

The 18-year-old will link up with the Blues ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, with a deal agreed last summer to bring him to Stamford Bridge. Already a full Brazil international, Estevao featured for Palmeiras at the Club World Cup and scored against Chelsea in the quarter-finals.

Jamie Gittens

The young English winger completed a move from Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea on 5 July, signing a contract with the Blues until 2032. The 20-year-old made well over 100 appearances in Germany, gaining experience in the Bundesliga, Champions League and Club World Cup.

Jorrel Hato

Hato, a 19-year-old senior Netherlands international, joined Chelsea from Ajax on 3 August. He signed a contract until 2032. Hato can play in central defence or at left-back and captained Ajax for the first time aged just 17.

Joao Pedro celebrates his goal in the Club World Cup final

Joao Pedro

The Brazilian forward joined Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion in time to make an instant impact at the Club World Cup, netting both our goals in the semi-final before scoring again as we beat Paris Saint-Germain in the final.

Kendry Paez

After turning 18 in May, Paez completed his move to Chelsea this summer. The teenager already has 18 senior caps and two goals for Ecuador, making him the youngest player ever to score in South American FIFA World Cup qualifying.

Mike Penders

The young goalkeeper’s move from Genk to Chelsea was announced last August, before the Belgian officially joined the Blues this summer. He then moved on loan to Strasbourg.

Sarr signs his contract at Cobham

Mamadou Sarr

The France Under-20s defender impressed in Ligue 1 with Strasbourg last season before joining Chelsea this summer, signing a contract until 2033. He subsequently returned to Strasbourg on loan.

Kian Best

The teenage defender signed a contract until 2027 to join Chelsea from Preston North End, where he made his senior debut in the Championship aged 17. He is an England Under-19s international.

Jesse Derry

Young attacker Jesse Derry signed a contract at Chelsea until 2029, having been at Crystal Palace. The 18-year-old is an England youth international.

Chelsea new contracts 2025

Ato Ampah

The 19-year-old wide player has signed a new contract until 2028. Ampah was a regular for our Under-21s last season and also made his senior debut for the Blues off the bench against Astana.

Ampah has extended his time with the Blues

Max Merrick

The young goalkeeper was part of our UEFA Conference League squad last season, before gaining senior experience on loan at Hampton & Richmond in the second half of the campaign. He has signed a new three-year contract with the Blues.

Jimi Tauriainen

The Finnish midfielder extended his stay with Chelsea until at least 2027. He has featured regularly for our Academy over the last five years, and has made two senior appearances.

Chelsea departures summer 2025

Mathis Amougou

The France Under-20 international returned to his homeland in a permanent move to Strasbourg. He made his Premier League debut against Southampton in February and was part of our matchday squad for the Conference League final.

Eddie Beach

The Wales Under-21 international signed from Southampton in 2022 and was named on the bench for the men’s team for two Premier League fixtures during 2023/24. He moved to Scottish side Kilmarnock this summer.

Lucas Bergstrom

The goalkeeper brought his six years with the Blues to an end before signing for Real Mallorca. In addition to featuring regularly for our youth sides, Bergstrom was named among the substitutes for our senior team on a number of occasions, including our victory over Real Betis in last season’s Conference League final.

Bettinelli and Bergstrom celebrate our Conference League victory with their fellow goalkeepers

Marcus Bettinelli

The veteran goalkeeper moved on to join Manchester City after four years at Chelsea. He only made one first-team appearance during that time, but provided cover during our 2025 Conference League and 2021 Club World Cup victories.

Armando Broja

The Academy graduate completed a permanent switch to newly-promoted Burnley. Broja scored three goals in 38 appearances for our senior team having made his debut in March 2020.

Luke Campbell

Campbell featured regularly for our Under-18s as we won the Under-18 Premier League southern title in 2023/24. He joined Nottingham Forest after the expiry of his Chelsea contract at the end of June.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

The midfielder played 36 games during his solitary season at Stamford Bridge, scoring five goals. Dewsbury-Hall departed for Everton having won the Conference League and Club World Cup at Chelsea.

Dewsbury-Hall celebrates his winner against Copenhagen

Joao Felix

The Portuguese international, who scored seven goals in 20 appearances for Chelsea in 2024/25, completed a permanent move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr on 29 July.

Bashir Humphreys

After it was announced in May that Humphreys’ loan to Burnley would be made permanent, that switch was officially completed on 1 July. He helped the Clarets earn promotion to the Premier League last season.

Delap scores his first Chelsea goal

Kepa Arrizabalaga

The goalkeeper moved to Arsenal this summer after spending the last two seasons on loan, at Real Madrid and Bournemouth, having won four major trophies with the Blues.

Noni Madueke

The winger completed a permanent move to Arsenal after two-and-a-half seasons at Stamford Bridge, in which he scored 20 goals in 92 appearances and helped us win the UEFA Europa Conference League.

Djordje Petrovic

The goalkeeper left for fellow Premier League side Bournemouth after two years at Chelsea. He made 31 appearances during his first season here, before spending last term on loan at Strasbourg.

Petrovic played 31 times for Chelsea during the 2023/24 campaign

Ishe Samuels-Smith

Defender Samuels-Smith completed a permanent transfer to Strasbourg after two years at Chelsea in which he featured regularly for our Under-21 side, captaining them on occasion.

Zak Sturge

Having made five appearances in the Championship while on loan at Millwall last season, the young full-back made that move permanent this summer.

Lesley Ugochukwu

Like Broja and Humphreys, Ugochukwu signed for Burnley. The Frenchman was a Chelsea player for two seasons and played 15 times during 2023/24 before spending last season on loan at Southampton.

Marcell Washington

The Under-18s defender left Chelsea after his scholarship contract ended this summer, and has since signed for Arsenal.

Dylan Williams

Williams’ permanent departure to Burton Albion, where he spent last season on loan, has now been completed after being confirmed in May.

Veiga made 18 appearances for the Blues last season

Renato Veiga

After making 18 appearances during the first half of the 2024/25 campaign, the Portuguese defender joined La Liga club Villarreal in August 2025.

Carney Chukwuemeka

Midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka left the Blues permanently for Borussia Dortmund, having spent the latter half of the 2024/25 season on loan at the Bundesliga club.

Alfie Gilchrist

Cobham graduate Alfie Gilchrist, who joined the club as an Under-11, departed the Blues in the summer for Championship club West Bromwich Albion.

Christopher Nkunku

Christopher Nkunku left Chelsea and completed a permanent transfer to Serie A side AC Milan after making 62 appearances and scoring 18 goals in all competitions.

Chelsea loans summer 2025

Leo Castledine

The midfielder headed to Huddersfield on 1 August ahead of the new League One season starting. He spent 2024/25 on loan at Shrewsbury and will now continue his development with the Terriers.

Castledine takes on Wrexham with Shrewsbury

Marc Guiu

Marc Guiu joined fellow Premier League side Sunderland on a season-long loan ahead of the new campaign. He struck six goals in 16 games for the Blues in 2024/25.