Chelsea FC is bracing itself for a significant squad overhaul this summer, with multiple players expected to depart the club. According to renowned transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, at least four players will bid farewell to Stamford Bridge, including:
– Romelu Lukaku, who will be sold once his loan at Inter Milan comes to an end
– Hakim Ziyech, whose loan at Galatasaray will become a permanent arrangement
– Armando Broja, who will be sold upon his return from loan at Fulham
– Ian Maatsen, who wishes to remain with Borussia Dortmund but has other suitors vying for his signature
Furthermore, other players like Conor Gallagher, Trevoh Chalobah, and Callum Hudson-Odoi may also be on their way out, although their next destinations remain uncertain. Chelsea’s desire to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations and reduce their wage bill is driving this mass exodus. The club’s decision to sign 12 players to long contracts last summer has led to a need to sell several players to balance the books.
The expected departures will reportedly generate around Β£132 million in transfer fees, a significant influx of cash that will help Chelsea navigate the complexities of Financial Fair Play. As the summer transfer window approaches, Blues fans will be keeping a keen eye on developments, eager to see which new faces will arrive to replace the departing players and shape the future of the team. With Romano hinting at potentially more departures, the coming weeks promise to be filled with excitement and uncertainty for Chelsea supporters.
