Chelsea's 2023/24 campaign have been filled with numerous disappointments, resulting in a sixth-placed finish in the Premier League following 2022/23's 12th place.
The Blues faced significant challenges and struggled to achieve their desired results throughout the campaign making it particularly frustrating for both the team and supporters.
In preparation for the upcoming season, the West London outfit have made an official statement regarding the hiring of Enzo Maresca as their new head coach, as Mauricio Pochettino, after one season at the club, parted ways with the team.
As the summer transfer window is underway, the Italian coach is considering a major squad overhaul, with The Sun suggesting that around 12 players could be at risk of being sold.
As the club prepare for the upcoming 2024/25 season, the managerand his board will be actively scouting for new signings to strengthen their squad and improve their competitive edge for positive results.
Chelsea confirmed summer transfers 2024/245
INs
- Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall: From Leicester City for €35.40m
- Filip Jørgensen: From Villarreal CF for €24.50m
- Omari Kellyman: From Aston Villa U21 for €22.50m
- Renato Veiga: From FC Basel 1893 for €14.00m
- Caleb Wiley: From Atlanta United FC for €10.10m
- Marc Guiu: From FC Barcelona for €6.00m
- Tosin Adarabioyo: From Fulham FC (free transfer)
- Aaron Anselmino: Will spend the 2024/25 campaign on loan at Boca Juniors
- Pedro Neto: From Wolves for €60m + €3m in bonuses.
- Joao Felix: From Atletico Madrid for €52 million
- Jadon Sancho: On a season-long loan from Chelsea
OUTs
- Ian Maatsen: To Aston Villa for €44.50m
- Lewis Hall: To Newcastle United for €33.00m
- Omari Hutchinson: To Ipswich Town for €23.50m
- Thiago Silva: To Fluminense Football Club (free transfer)
- Hakim Ziyech: To Galatasaray (free transfer)
- Malang Sarr: To RC Lens (free transfer)
- Conor Gallagher: To Atletico Madrid for £34 million
Transfer information from Transfermarkt.
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Chelsea summer transfer window 2024 live
Signings:
Tosin Adarabioyo: The 26-year-old joined the Blues as a free agent with a four-year-deal from Premier League rivals Fulham
Estevao Willian: The talented 17-year-old Brazilian winger will transfer from Palmeiras next summer.
Omari Kellyman: The English promising ace joins the Stamford Bridge team on a six-year deal after departing from Aston Villa.
Marc Guiu: Guiu made a move to London from Barcelona on signed a five-year deal. The 18-year-old spent eleven years in both the academy and senior team for the Catalns, making his first team memorable debut by scoring a winning goal against Atheltic Bilbao.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall: With joining Chelsea on a five-year-deal from Leicester City, Kierna is expected to reunite with former manager Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge. The midfielder has played around 200 games for the Foxes and was the club's Player of the Year in the last, 2023/24, campaign.
Filip Jørgensen: The former Villarreal goalkeeper has agreed to a seven-year contract with the Blues and will link up with his new club on their summer tour in the USA.
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Departures:
Thiago Silva: The Blues legend left the Stamford Bridge after a successful four-year stint at the club. The legendary Brazilian defender head back to his homeland to rejoin Fluminense.
Ian Maatsen: After spending the previous, 2023/24 season at Borussia Dortmund on loan, the Dutchman permanently departed from West London to join Aston Villa after making 16 appearances for Chelsea since his debut in 2019.
Omari Hutchinson: The 20-year-old was loaned out at Ipswich Town last campaign, helping the Championship side to secure Premier League promotion. Moreover, after an impressive stint, Hutchinson’s move to Ipswich became permanent.
Lewis Hall: Moves to Newcastle United permanently after making 12 appearances for Chelsea and spending last season on loan there.
Hakim Ziyech: The Morroco international has joined Turkish side Galatasaray following a four-year stay at Stamford Bridge. As a Blues, the 31-year-old has made 107 appearances, netting 14 goals and winning three major titles.