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Hartlepool signs Chelsea goalkeeper Max Merrick on season-long loan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 12:17 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Hartlepool signs Chelsea goalkeeper Max Merrick on season-long loan
Summary

Max Merrick has joined National League side Hartlepool United on a season-long loan from Chelsea. The 20-year-old goalkeeper has been a part of Chelsea's matchday squads in the Champions League but has not made a first-team appearance. Merrick has played regularly for Chelsea's Under-21 side and expressed his eagerness to gain senior playing experience at Hartlepool, where he sees an opportunity to progress in his career.

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  • •Max Merrick joins Hartlepool from Chelsea on loan.
  • •He is yet to play in Chelsea's first team.
  • •Merrick has been a regular for Chelsea's Under-21 side.
  • •He hopes to gain senior playing time at Hartlepool.
  • •The loan is for the entire season.
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  • 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Hartlepool sign Chelsea goalkeeper Merrick on loan
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Chelsea goalkeeper Max Merrick joins National League side Hartlepool United on a season-long loan.

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