Chelsea completed the signing of 35-year-old Danny Welbeck from Brighton on August 1, 2026. The striker signed a two-year contract through June 2028, joining manager Xabi Alonso's squad ahead of pre-season.
Welbeck arrives off a solid run at Brighton, where he netted 14 goals in 40 appearances last season. The transfer fee went undisclosed. His arrival adds veteran experience to a Chelsea attack that has burned through expensive young talent at breakneck speed over recent campaigns.
The England international holds a curious record at Stamford Bridge, five Premier League away goals there, more than at any other opponent's stadium. With 42 caps for England, Welbeck brings both goal-scoring touch and tactical flexibility to a club that continues reshaping its forward line.
