**Midfielder Dario Essugo has joined Chelsea’s sister club Strasbourg on a season-long loan, while striker Deivid Washington is moving to the French side on a permanent transfer.**
The 21-year-old signed from Portuguese club Sporting for £18m in 2025 and had also been wanted by Hull City.
Essugo became Sporting’s youngest-ever player and the youngest player to feature in Portugal’s top division, when he played aged 16 years and six days old.
Washington joined Chelsea in August 2023 for £17.2m but has only made three appearances for the club.
Meanwhile, Dujuan Richards has joined League One club AFC Wimbledon on a season-long loan.
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