In exciting news for Chelsea fans, the club has officially confirmed the retention of 82 players as they prepare for the upcoming season. Among the players set to return are familiar faces like Kepa Arrizabalaga, Lewis Hall, Ian Maatsen, Omari Hutchinson, and the prolific Romelu Lukaku.
However, it's not all about who's staying, as Chelsea also bid farewell to three players, with the most notable departure being that of Thiago Silva. The club expressed gratitude for the contributions of the departing players while looking ahead to the future.
The retained player list includes a mix of established names and promising talents, showcasing the depth and quality of Chelsea's squad. While the current roster is set, Chelsea emphasized that changes could still occur before the summer transfer window closes, with both exits and new signings on the horizon.
Here are some of the players set to stay at Chelsea:
- Kepa Arrizabalaga
- Lewis Hall
- Ian Maatsen
- Omari Hutchinson
- Romelu Lukaku
- Faustino Adebola Rasheed Anjorin
- Benjamin James Chilwell
- Trevoh Tom Chalobah
- Carney Chibueze Chukwuemeka
- Marc Cucurella Saseta
- Luke Campbell
- Diego Da Silva Moreira
- Axel Disasi Mhakinis Belho
- Enzo Jeremias Fernandez
Fofana, David Datro
Fofana, Wesley Tidjan
Gallagher, Conor
Gee, William Peter
George, Tyrique Aaron Delali Yusuff
Gilchrist, Alfie
Giraud-Hutchinson, Omari Elijah
Golding, Michael Heinz
Gusto, Malo Arthur
Hall, Lewis
Hughes, Brodi
Humphreys, Bashir
Jackson, Nicolas
James, Reece
Lavia, Romeo
Lukaku Bolingoli, Romelu
Lynch Sanchez, Robert
Maatsen, Ian
Madueke, Chukwunonso
Matos, Alex
McMahon, Harrison
Mcneilly, Donnell Ocarriel
Menezes Trovoada Cardoso, Leonardo
Merrick, Max Andrew
Morgan, Jimmy-Jay
Mudryk, Mykhailo
Murray-Campbell, Harrison
Nascimento Dos Santos, Andrey
Nkunku, Christopher
Olise, Richard Oghenekome
Palmer, Cole
Petrovic, Djordje
Rak Sakyi, Samuel (Offer)
Rankine, Dion Joseph
Richards, Dujuan Odile
Runham, Frankie Leonard
Russell-Denny, Reiss-Alexander
Samuels Colwill, Levi Lamar
Samuels-Smith, Ishe
Sarr, Malang Mamadou William
Sharman-Lowe, Teddy Samuel
Silcott-Duberry, Zain Rio
The Chelsea faithful will be eagerly anticipating the upcoming season, with hopes high for success both domestically and in European competitions. With a strong squad in place and potential for further additions, the stage is set for an exciting campaign at Stamford Bridge.
