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Danny Welbeck joins Chelsea after exiting Brighton

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:17 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Danny Welbeck joins Chelsea after exiting Brighton

Summary

Danny Welbeck has left Brighton to join Chelsea after more than five years with the Seagulls. Warren Aspinall expressed disappointment over Welbeck's departure, highlighting the impact he had on and off the pitch. With Welbeck's exit, opportunities may arise for younger players at Brighton to take on leadership roles. Brighton's squad, featuring veterans like James Milner and Lewis Dunk, remains one of the youngest in the Premier League.

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By the Numbers

•Welbeck spent over five years at Brighton, scoring 46 league goals.
•Aspinall called Welbeck a loss both as a player and a leader.
•Brighton had the second-youngest squad in the league last season.
•Team manager Fabian Hurzeler expressed sadness over Welbeck's departure.
•Welbeck's move to Chelsea reflects a shift in Brighton's roster dynamics.

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8:17 AMYahoo Sports — Does Welbeck's exit offer hope to youth?

What they're saying

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On the latest Albion Unlimited podcast, BBC Radio Sussex's Johnny Cantor is joined by former Seagulls forward Warren Aspinall as they discuss Danny Welbeck's decision to join Chelsea. Aspinall said he was "gutted" to see Welbeck leave Brighton after the 35-year-old spent over five years at the club.
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