He set the standard' as Welbeck moves to Chelsea from Brighton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:21 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Danny Welbeck has left Brighton to join Chelsea, announced on August 1, 2026. Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler expressed sadness over Welbeck's departure, highlighting his professionalism and role as a leader. Welbeck, 35, made 201 appearances for Brighton, scoring 51 goals and providing 18 assists since joining on a free transfer in 2020. He is noted as the club's leading top-flight goalscorer and was instrumental in their success, including a historic Premier League finish in 2022-2023. Brighton chairman Tony Bloom acknowledged Welbeck’s significant contributions and wished him well in his next chapter.
- •Welbeck joins Chelsea after six seasons with Brighton.
- •He scored 51 goals in 201 appearances for Brighton.
- •Hurzeler praised Welbeck's leadership and professionalism.
- •Brighton achieved their highest Premier League finish with Welbeck.
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — Welbeck bids farewell to Brighton
- 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — 'He set the standard here every day' - Hurzeler praises Welbeck
""It is always sad to see a player and a person of his stature leave," says Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler following the announcement of Danny Welbeck's move to Chelsea. The 35-year-old forward, who joined the Seagulls on a free transfer in October 2020, went on to make 201 appearances in all competitions - scoring 51 goals and contributing 18 assists. "We are all sorry to see him go," Hurzeler said.
"Danny Welbeck has posted a farewell message on X to Brighton fans after joining Chelsea. Welbeck scored a career-high 13 league goals in 37 games for the Seagulls last season, with only three English players scoring more in the Premier League.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 9:02 AMWelbeck bids farewell to Brighton
Danny Welbeck has posted a farewell message on X to Brighton fans after joining Chelsea. Welbeck scored a career-high 13 league goals in 37 games for the Seagulls last season, with only three English players scoring more in the Premier League.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 4:21 PM'He set the standard here every day' - Hurzeler praises Welbeck
"It is always sad to see a player and a person of his stature leave," says Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler following the announcement of Danny Welbeck's move to Chelsea. The 35-year-old forward, who joined the Seagulls on a free transfer in October 2020, went on to make 201 appearances in all competitions - scoring 51 goals and contributing 18 assists. "We are all sorry to see him go," Hurzeler said.
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