Chelsea summer transfer window hasn’t been loud — it’s been calculated. Behind the scenes, the club believe the squad has quietly improved, despite several exits. From the wings to the midfield and up top, each department has seen reinforcements come in with purpose.
And the mood around Cobham? Steadily shifting from uncertain to optimistic.
Sancho and Madueke replaced, wings reloaded
With Jadon Sancho’s loan up and Noni Madueke no longer needed, Chelsea have already sought to refresh their out wide. Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, the former Borussia Dortmund star regarded as one of the best forwards his age, has electric speed and ball-carrying flare. But Chelsea see him as a superior ball carrier suiting the new tactical shape.
On the other side, Estevao Willian — who officially joined this summer — is a long-term project but has impressed early in training. The Brazilian teen brings raw talent and attacking versatility. Chelsea believe the pair offer more balance, discipline, and future upside than Sancho and Madueke ever did together.
Sources also say the club is excited by Estevao’s maturity and professionalism at just 17. Chelsea plan to ease him into senior minutes while keeping him firmly in their first-team plans this season.
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Sancho and Madueke have already been replaced by Gittens and Estevao. The attack has been strengthened with Delap and Pedro, plus midfield cover has been provided with the additions of Essugo and Santos.
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Delap and Essugo strengthen core depth
Up front, Liam Delap has already made his mark in pre-season with a debut goal. Signed from Manchester City, the 21-year-old brings physicality and urgency — exactly what Maresca wants from his forward line.
In midfield, the double addition of Dario Essugo and Andrey Santos (who returns from loan) means the Blues have stronger depth behind Caicedo, Enzo, and Lavia. Essugo, in particular, is being tipped to rotate in box-to-box and holding roles.
With more players available in key positions, Chelsea believe they’ve quietly built a better, more balanced squad — one that’s younger, more cohesive, and better suited for Maresca’s style.
Now, it’s all about turning promise into points.
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