Chelsea pursues older players to bolster squad for new season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 12:44 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Chelsea FC is targeting experienced players like Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck in a shift from their previous youth-focused transfer strategy. The club's disappointing 10th-place finish last season and issues with discipline, reflected in numerous red cards, have prompted this change. Chelsea looks to combine youth with seasoned talent, having also signed younger players like Morgan Rogers and Marco Palestra. Xabi Alonso, now at the helm, aims to rectify last season's failures ahead of the upcoming campaign.
- •Chelsea is focusing on signing players in their 30s this summer.
- •The team finished 10th in the Premier League last season.
- •Chelsea has signed Morgan Rogers for £117 million.
- •Xabi Alonso is the new head coach, replacing Liam Rosenior.
- •The club also seeks to add players like Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson.
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"The surprising pursuit of several players in their 30s this summer shows Chelsea have learnt lessons from a calimitous season dogged by inexperienced and ill-discipline – but will it fix the problem?
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