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Danny Welbeck Transfer from Brighton & Hove Albion to Chelsea
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has defended the club's decision to allow veteran striker Danny Welbeck to join Chelsea on a two-year contract. The 35-year-old ended a successful six-year stint on the South Coast, where he became the club's all-time top scorer in the Premier League, after Brighton opted against matching Chelsea's contract offer.
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has defended the club's decision to allow veteran striker Danny Welbeck to join Chelsea on a two-year contract. The 35-year-old ended a successful six-year stint on the South Coast, where he became the club's all-time top scorer in the Premier League, after Brighton opted against matching Chelsea's contract offer.
Danny Welbeck completed a €5.9 million move to Chelsea last week after scoring 13 goals during the 2025-26 Premier League season. Welbeck made his debut for the club during their 1-0 defeat to Juventus in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday. The move was hailed by Joao Pedro and Moises Caicedo, both of whom have played with Welbeck previously. Welbeck is expected to compete with Emmanuel Emegha for game time as Chelsea's second-choice striker this term.
Danny Welbeck completed a €5.9 million move to Chelsea last week after scoring 13 goals during the 2025-26 Premier League season. Welbeck made his debut for the club during their 1-0 defeat to Juventus in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday. The move was hailed by Joao Pedro and Moises Caicedo, both of whom have played with Welbeck previously. Welbeck is expected to compete with Emmanuel Emegha for game time as Chelsea's second-choice striker this term.
Danny Welbeck signed a two-year contract with Chelsea. The transfer is reportedly worth £5 million ($6.7 million). Welbeck will join Xabi Alonso's squad on their pre-season tour.
Danny Welbeck signed a two-year contract with Chelsea. The transfer is reportedly worth £5 million ($6.7 million). Welbeck will join Xabi Alonso's squad on their pre-season tour.
Chelsea have confirmed that Danny Welbeck has joined from Brighton on a two-year contract and will join their pre-season tour. Welbeck is valued for his experience, goal-scoring and off-field character. Danny Welbeck said that hearing of the interest from Chelsea made him feel very proud. He stated that Chelsea is a club that wants to win trophies and pushes to do that every season. Welbeck added that he is very honoured to join a club of this stature at what he perceives to be a really exciting time. He mentioned that he knows a few of the players already, has had fantastic conversations with the manager and already feels that connection. He also said he has strong determination and is ready to apply maximum effort for the club to make everyone at Chelsea, and the supporters, proud. Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler said it is always sad to see a player and a person of Danny’s importance leave, and they are all sorry to see him depart.
Chelsea have confirmed that Danny Welbeck has joined from Brighton on a two-year contract and will join their pre-season tour. Welbeck is valued for his experience, goal-scoring and off-field character. Danny Welbeck said that hearing of the interest from Chelsea made him feel very proud. He stated that Chelsea is a club that wants to win trophies and pushes to do that every season. Welbeck added that he is very honoured to join a club of this stature at what he perceives to be a really exciting time. He mentioned that he knows a few of the players already, has had fantastic conversations with the manager and already feels that connection. He also said he has strong determination and is ready to apply maximum effort for the club to make everyone at Chelsea, and the supporters, proud. Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler said it is always sad to see a player and a person of Danny’s importance leave, and they are all sorry to see him depart.
Danny Welbeck has been officially signed by Chelsea from Brighton. The forward, who is English, has signed a contract with the Blues that is valid until June 2028.
Danny Welbeck has been officially signed by Chelsea from Brighton. The forward, who is English, has signed a contract with the Blues that is valid until June 2028.
According to The Evening Standard, Danny Welbeck is scheduled to undergo a medical at Chelsea this week after agreeing to a two-year contract with Xabi Alonso's side. The report also states that a deal to sign Welbeck from Brighton for an undisclosed transfer fee is nearing formal completion. Welbeck is expected to serve as a backup to Joao Pedro next season, which is likely to result in three players from the group of Liam Delap, Nicolas Jackson, Emmanuel Emegha, and Marc Guiu leaving before the transfer deadline.
According to The Evening Standard, Danny Welbeck is scheduled to undergo a medical at Chelsea this week after agreeing to a two-year contract with Xabi Alonso's side. The report also states that a deal to sign Welbeck from Brighton for an undisclosed transfer fee is nearing formal completion. Welbeck is expected to serve as a backup to Joao Pedro next season, which is likely to result in three players from the group of Liam Delap, Nicolas Jackson, Emmanuel Emegha, and Marc Guiu leaving before the transfer deadline.
Chelsea are close to finalising deals for two experienced players, Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson.
Chelsea are close to finalising deals for two experienced players, Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson.
Chelsea have signed Danny Welbeck on a two-year contract.
Chelsea have signed Danny Welbeck on a two-year contract.
According to The Press Association, Danny Welbeck has agreed to join Chelsea from Brighton and is set to have a medical at Stamford Bridge. The 35-year-old has agreed to a two-year deal and will then fly to Hong Kong to join his new teammates on the second part of their pre-season tour. Welbeck had signed a 12-month contract extension with Brighton in March.
According to The Press Association, Danny Welbeck has agreed to join Chelsea from Brighton and is set to have a medical at Stamford Bridge. The 35-year-old has agreed to a two-year deal and will then fly to Hong Kong to join his new teammates on the second part of their pre-season tour. Welbeck had signed a 12-month contract extension with Brighton in March.
According to Nicolo Schira, the transfer of Danny Welbeck to Chelsea from Brighton is confirmed and completed. The player's contract is until 2028.
According to Nicolo Schira, the transfer of Danny Welbeck to Chelsea from Brighton is confirmed and completed. The player's contract is until 2028.
A deal is in place with Brighton for Danny Welbeck, according to Fabrizio Romano. Welbeck has agreed to terms with Chelsea until 2028, and a medical will follow. Brighton approved the decision for him to leave after the player made a formal request.
A deal is in place with Brighton for Danny Welbeck, according to Fabrizio Romano. Welbeck has agreed to terms with Chelsea until 2028, and a medical will follow. Brighton approved the decision for him to leave after the player made a formal request.
Chelsea are finalising a deal to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion after the club granted permission for a medical. The plan is for Danny Welbeck to have the medical by the end of the week and then join Chelsea in Hong Kong. A 2-year contract has been agreed in principle, according to The Athletic.
Chelsea are finalising a deal to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion after the club granted permission for a medical. The plan is for Danny Welbeck to have the medical by the end of the week and then join Chelsea in Hong Kong. A 2-year contract has been agreed in principle, according to The Athletic.
According to TalkSport, Danny Welbeck, who is 35 years old, has agreed to join Chelsea this summer. An agreement for the transfer still needs to be reached between Chelsea and Brighton. Danny Welbeck's contract with Brighton runs until 2027.
According to TalkSport, Danny Welbeck, who is 35 years old, has agreed to join Chelsea this summer. An agreement for the transfer still needs to be reached between Chelsea and Brighton. Danny Welbeck's contract with Brighton runs until 2027.
According to Nicolo Schira, Danny Welbeck is nearing a move to Chelsea from Brighton, and a contract until 2028 is ready for the player.
According to Nicolo Schira, Danny Welbeck is nearing a move to Chelsea from Brighton, and a contract until 2028 is ready for the player.
Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign striker Danny Welbeck, who has one year left on his deal at Brighton.
Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign striker Danny Welbeck, who has one year left on his deal at Brighton.
According to Sky Sports, Chelsea have had initial positive talks with Brighton regarding Danny Welbeck. Brighton does not intend to block the transfer of the player, but would like to receive a fee they consider fair for Welbeck, who has one year remaining on his contract.
According to Sky Sports, Chelsea have had initial positive talks with Brighton regarding Danny Welbeck. Brighton does not intend to block the transfer of the player, but would like to receive a fee they consider fair for Welbeck, who has one year remaining on his contract.
According to The Athletic and Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea is exploring signing Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion during this transfer window. New manager Xabi Alonso is convinced of the striker and sees an important role for him in the London club's squad. Brighton is not keen on Welbeck's departure, and the player recently signed a contract extension until the summer of 2027. It is reported that Welbeck wants to move to Stamford Bridge. While an agreement has not yet been reached between the parties, talks are ongoing.
According to The Athletic and Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea is exploring signing Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion during this transfer window. New manager Xabi Alonso is convinced of the striker and sees an important role for him in the London club's squad. Brighton is not keen on Welbeck's departure, and the player recently signed a contract extension until the summer of 2027. It is reported that Welbeck wants to move to Stamford Bridge. While an agreement has not yet been reached between the parties, talks are ongoing.
According to The Athletic, Chelsea are exploring a move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion. The player's terms end in 2027, and while the process is at an early stage, there is optimism on all sides that a deal can be completed. Welbeck's quality and leadership appeal to Alonso and Chelsea.
According to The Athletic, Chelsea are exploring a move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion. The player's terms end in 2027, and while the process is at an early stage, there is optimism on all sides that a deal can be completed. Welbeck's quality and leadership appeal to Alonso and Chelsea.
According to @kierangill_DM, Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton's 35-year-old English striker Danny Welbeck, who is viewed as a strong fit and character. Brighton are aware of Chelsea's interest, and it is understood that Welbeck is interested in the potential move. The striker, who has 42 caps and 16 goals for England, is in the last year of his current contract, while Chelsea are also working on arranging exits for other strikers. Welbeck joined Brighton in October 2020 and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €3.00m.
According to @kierangill_DM, Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton's 35-year-old English striker Danny Welbeck, who is viewed as a strong fit and character. Brighton are aware of Chelsea's interest, and it is understood that Welbeck is interested in the potential move. The striker, who has 42 caps and 16 goals for England, is in the last year of his current contract, while Chelsea are also working on arranging exits for other strikers. Welbeck joined Brighton in October 2020 and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €3.00m.
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