Chelsea signed 11 new players during the summer transfer window as Xabi Alonso made major changes to his sqaud
Danny Welbeck and Morgan Rogers
Chelsea have signed 11 new players this summer(Image: Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
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It was another whirlwind summer transfer window for Chelsea as the club welcomed 11 new signings. The Blues revamped their squad as new manager Xabi Alonso focused on helping the club bounce back from a disappointing campaign.
Morgan Rogers proved to be the marquee signing after completing his £117million move from Aston Villa. While Chelsea continued to snap up young prospects, several deals were also done for experienced stars as the club switched up their transfer strategy. After spending £283m in the summer window, football.london ranks all 11 of the Blues’ new signings.
11. Dastan Satpayev - £3.4m from Shakhtar Donetsk
The 18-year-old striker could prove to be one for the future and is gaining experience on loan with Burnley.
10. Jordan Henderson - Free from Brentford
While Chelsea signing experienced players is a welcome change, the 36-year-old midfielder should not feature heavily this season.
9. Emmanuel Emegha - Undisclosed from Strasbourg
The 23-year-old forward was prolific for Strasbourg before being disrupted by injury last season and could earn minutes as a rotational option.
8. Marco Palestra - £47m from Atalanta
The young right-back arrives after impressing on loan at Calgiari in Serie A and may have a long-term future at Stamford Bridge but currently faces tough competition to earn a regular spot.
7. Geovany Quenda - £40m from Sporting CP
The 19-year-old winger is highly rated, becoming the latest jewel to be added to the club’s formidable attacking options.
Valentín Barco
Valentín Barco has already impressed for Chelsea(Image: Robin Jones/Getty Images)
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6. Valentin Barco - Undisclosed from Strasbourg
The Argentina international impressed on his debut against Luton Town and the 22-year-old’s importance could grow as the season goes on.
5. Pep Chavarria - £16.2m from Rayo Vallecano
The 28-year-old left-back has already featured three times this season and could prove a shrewd addition for the Blues.
4. Danny Welbeck - Undisclosed from Brighton
The 35-year-old seems to be getting better with age and has already scored his first goal for the club. His experience could be key to the squad as the Blues look to climb the Premier League table.
Emi Martinez
Emi Martinez could be a vital player for Chelsea this season(Image: Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
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3. Morgan Rogers - £117m from Aston Villa
Morgan Rogers has slotted seamlessly into Chelsea’s attack following his £117m move and could be a key figure in re-establishing the club as title contenders.
2. Maxence Lacroix - £52m from Crystal Palace
While Chelsea boast an array of attacking talent, the arrival of 26-year-old Maxence Lacroix at centre-back is pivotal to the club’s aims of achieving major honours once again.
1. Emi Martinez - £7.5m from Aston Villa
A new goalkeeper appeared to be the only piece missing from Alonso’s side and the Blues acted swiftly to bring in the 34-year-old from Villa. The Argentina international could be a real difference maker for Chelsea over the next few seasons.