Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall Everton
Chelsea have agreed to sell Dewsbury‑Hall to Everton in a deal worth around £25 million, potentially rising to £28–29 million with add-ons. Like Alm plants, this has been quietly finalized with both club and player in agreement.
- Lesley Ugochukwu Valencia (Permanent Move)
Chelsea have confirmed their preference for a permanent deal over any loan offers for Ugochukwu, who impressed on loan at Southampton last season. Discussions with Valencia are advanced. Romano confirmed that Chelsea want to recoup part of their £23 million investment via a permanent sale.
- Carney Chukwuemeka Permanent Exit (Likely Bundesliga)
Romano’s update alongside the Dewsbury‑Hall deal mentioned that Chukwuemeka is also poised to leave Chelsea permanently, with a move to Bundesliga club Dortmund expected.
Additional Context
Earlier this summer, several more departures took place:
Cesare Casadei moved permanently to Torino for around €15 million plus a 25% sell-on clause.
Armando Broja is set to join Burnley in a permanent transfer valued at ~£25 million.
While Ben Chilwell and Axel Disasi were confirmed to be leaving Chelsea this summer, Fabrizio characterized their sales as “inevitable” and pivotal to clearing space in the squad. However, discussion around them centered more on estimated departures than fully finalized transfers.
Summary Table
Player Moving To Transfer Status
Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall Everton Permanent deal agreed
Lesley Ugochukwu Valencia Permanent sale in advanced talks
Carney Chukwuemeka Likely Dortmund Set to leave permanently
What This Means for Chelsea
Romano’s confirmation of three key departures underlines Chelsea’s summer strategy: trimming the squad to make room for fresh signings and align with manager Enzo Maresca’s vision. With these exits, the Blues secure significant fees while pursuing further squad additions.
