Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)
September 2025
New Chelsea signing Alejandro Garnacho admitted he grew up supporting the Blues because of Eden Hazard, risking backlash from Manchester United fans who once hailed him as their academy jewel. Garnacho joined Chelsea for £40m after Ruben Amorim excluded him from United’s plans. Inspired by Hazard’s balance and flair, Garnacho said Stamford Bridge already feels like home as he looks to emulate his idol.
Raheem Sterling (Chelsea)
September 2025
Raheem Sterling rejected lucrative Saudi, Turkish, and MLS offers, insisting he’ll stay in London and wait until January, despite being exiled from Chelsea’s main squad. Sterling, unwilling to uproot his family, continues training at Cobham with the “bomb squad” of unwanted players. With no deal materialised, he faces four months in limbo under Enzo Maresca.
Nicolas Jackson, (Chelsea/Bayern Munich)
September 2025
Nicolas Jackson has completed a loan move to Bayern Munich despite initial Chelsea reluctance after Liam Delap’s injury. The deal gives Bayern more depth behind Harry Kane. Chelsea confirmed the deal after renegotiations. Jackson scored 30 goals in 81 appearances for the Blues, but with new arrivals pushing him down the pecking order, he now seeks a fresh challenge in the Bundesliga.
Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)
August 2025
Alejandro Garnacho gave his first interview as a Chelsea player, calling the club “the best in the world” after sealing a £40m transfer from Manchester United. The 21-year-old winger credited compatriot Enzo Fernandez’s influence on his move and said Chelsea’s sporting project convinced him. Garnacho made 144 appearances for United but was told he was not part of Ruben Amorim’s plans.
Marc Guiu (Chelsea)
August 2025
Chelsea have recalled teenager Marc Guiu from his Sunderland loan after Liam Delap suffered a hamstring injury. Guiu scored once in three appearances for Sunderland and will return to Stamford Bridge as cover. Delap’s injury, initially assessed as a six-to-eight-week layoff, forced Chelsea to cancel Guiu’s loan deal. The 18-year-old, signed from Barcelona last summer, netted six goals in 16 appearances for Chelsea last season.
Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea)
August 2025
Nicolas Jackson’s loan move to Bayern Munich fell apart at the last minute, prompting his agent Diomany Kamara to address the situation publicly. Jackson had travelled to Germany for a medical before Chelsea unexpectedly pulled him back from completing the deal. With Chelsea reconsidering their striker options amid injuries, Kamara suggested Jackson’s setback could be a temporary twist rather than an end. His cryptic message teased that a “sweeter resolution” lies ahead, leaving uncertainty around Jackson’s immediate future at Stamford Bridge.
Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)
August 2025
Chelsea sealed the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United for £40m, with the Argentine winger committing to a seven-year deal. The move includes a 10% sell-on clause and follows his exclusion from Ruben Amorim’s plans at Old Trafford. Garnacho chose Chelsea over Bayern Munich, insisting on a Premier League stay. His arrival continues Chelsea’s heavy recruitment, joining Delap, Joao Pedro, Gittens, and Hato. For United, offloading Garnacho eases financial strain, while Chelsea gain a young winger with strong attacking potential.
