Chelsea signs Danny Welbeck while Brentford completes Sangaré transfer
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Chelsea has signed 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton for a reported £5 million. Welbeck has agreed to a two-year contract and will join Xabi Alonso’s squad during their pre-season tour. This marks a departure from Chelsea's recent strategy of acquiring younger players. Brentford also made headlines by completing a record transfer for Mali international Sangaré, valued at approximately £39 million. Both signings highlight a shift in transfer strategies for the respective clubs as the new season approaches.
- •Danny Welbeck joins Chelsea for £5 million on a two-year deal.
- •Welbeck's transfer signals a change in Chelsea's player acquisition strategy.
- •Brentford secures Mali international Sangaré for a record £39 million.
- •Both players will be key additions as teams prepare for the upcoming season.
- 4:44 PMThe Guardian Sport — Transfer news: Welbeck joins Chelsea, Brentford complete record Sangaré deal
"35-year-old Brighton striker Welbeck seals £5m move Mali international Sangaré joins Bees for reported £39m Chelsea signed Brighton’s veteran striker Danny Welbeck in a deal worth a reported £5m. Welbeck has agreed a two-year contract, and will link up with Xabi Alonso’s squad on their pre-season tour. The 35-year-old’s move to Stamford Bridge is a break from Chelsea’s policy of signing younger players with the potential to be developed. It is the first time they have paid a transfer fee for a player over the age of 26 since they signed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona in 2022 when the striker was 33. Continue reading...
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