Summer transfers 2025: All the Chelsea ins, outs and new contracts so far
From the official Chelsea FC website:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chelsea loans summer 2025
Teddy Sharman-Lowe
The goalkeeper, who spent the summer at the European Under-21 Championship with England, signed a new Chelsea contract until 2028 before joining Bolton Wanderers on loan for the 2025/26 season.
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