Chelsea completes squad overhaul during the 2026 summer transfer window

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Chelsea completes squad overhaul during the 2026 summer transfer window
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Chelsea concluded the 2026 summer transfer window after a period of significant squad activity under manager Xabi Alonso. The club secured several permanent signings, headlined by a club-record £117 million deal for Morgan Rogers and the acquisition of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Departures included Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for £125 million, marking the highest-profile exit in a window that saw the club generate over £425 million in total sales. Other key transfers involved the permanent exits of Nicolas Jackson, Liam Delap, and Andrey Santos. Despite a collapsed late deal for Lamine Camara, Chelsea personnel believe the current squad is prepared for the upcoming Premier League campaign.

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  • Chelsea signed Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a club-record £117 million.
  • Enzo Fernandez moved to Manchester City in a deal worth £125 million.
  • The club banked over £425 million in total sales during the summer.
  • Multiple players, including Mykhailo Mudryk and Benoit Badiashile, were sent out on season-long loans.
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It's been a very busy summer transfer window for Chelsea.

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