Chelsea new signings - Summer 2026

Marco Palestra

The Italian international became our first signing of the summer when he joined on a permanent deal from Atalanta at the start of July. Palestra signed a contract through to 2033.

Chelsea new contracts - Summer 2026

Justin Osagie

Academy defender Osagie signed a new contract keeping him at the club until 2029. He established himself as an important member of our Under-21 side last season.

Chelsea departures - Summer 2026

Marc Cucurella

The Spaniard left for Real Madrid after four successful seasons at Stamford Bridge during which he won the Club World Cup and the UEFA Conference League, as well as helping Spain triumph in the 2024 Euros.

Brodi Hughes

The versatile defender spent 13 years in our Academy having joined as an Under-8. He was released at the end of the 2025/26 season, which he spent on loan at AFC Wimbledon.

Jimmy-Jay Morgan

The Academy forward completed a permanent move to Championship side West Bromwich Albion after impressing on loan at Peterborough last season. Morgan had returned to Chelsea, where he spent time in our Academy as a youngster, in February 2023.

Richard Olise

Olise also moved on after a decade with the club. Signed by Chelsea as an Under-9, Olise featured throughout the age groups in our Academy and was named in the first-team squad for our UEFA Conference League trip to Astana during the 2024/25 season.

Sam Rak-Sakyi

Rak-Sakyi made four first-team appearances, all in our triumphant Conference League campaign, having developed through our Academy. The midfield was released at the expiry of his contract.

Jimi Tauriainen

The Finnish youth international's six-year spell at Chelsea ended this summer. He made his first-team debut in an FA Cup win over Leeds in March 2024, and also featured in the Premier League when he came on in a home victory against Tottenham.