Chelsea squad 2022/2023: New players, numbers and updated team transfer signings

Chelsea look set for a much more exciting transfer window than initially anticipated, following the recent developments that have seen Todd Boehly and his consortium complete their takeover of the club. 

Before then, there was a real fear that this summer could've been one of real uncertainty at Stamford Bridge, leaving Chelsea in a perilous position going into the new campaign. Thomas Tuchel now looks set to have been given the green light to seek out key targets to bolster his squad ahead of 2022/23. 

Six players have left the Blues so far this window, however, Chelsea are yet to make their first signing after the changeover in ownership in west London. Young loanees such as Conor Gallagher, Ethan Ampadu, and Armando Broja have returned to the fold, which will add further competition once pre-season training commences.

Confirmed transfers in

Despite being linked with several high-profile targets such as Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus, Chelsea have made no confirmed signings so far this summer, nevertheless, movement will be expected over the coming weeks. 

Confirmed transfers out

Chelsea have seen six players walk through the Stamford Bridge exit doors since the conclusion of the 2021/22 campaign, with stalwart Antonio Rudiger being amongst the most notable players to depart from west London. 

What a special day - for me & for my whole family. Already after one day I realised what a big, big club this is here. Thanks for the warm welcome @realmadrid. I'm more motivated than ever now ... 🔥 #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/32CM0wdw55

— Antonio Rüdiger (@ToniRuediger) June 20, 2022

The 29-year-old defender completed a free transfer to Real Madrid on a four-year deal, bringing down the curtain on an extremely successful spell with Chelsea where he won five major honours. 

Saul Niguez has returned to Atletico Madrid after his loan deal expired, whilst the likes of Andreas Christensen and Danny Drinkwater have seen their contracts at the Blues expire. 

• Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid - free transfer 
• Saul Niguez - loan expiration
• Danny Drinkwater - released
• Andreas Christensen - released
• Charly Musonda - released
• Jake Clarke-Salter to QPR - free transfer

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New contracts

Chelsea have not announced any prominent contract renewals as of yet, which may change in the near future as they are now able to freely tie up deals without any financial restriction under new ownership. 

Returning loanees

Excitingly for Chelsea, they have a whole host of loan talent returning from productive spells across various different clubs as they prepare for the upcoming season. 

Thomas Tuchel will have time to assess and conclude whether some of them could prove to be valuable first-team players in the immediate future at Stamford Bridge, potentially saving the German coach money in several positions should they prove themselves. 

• Nathan Baxter - Hull City
• Jamie Cumming - MK Dons
• Sami Tlemcani - Merstham
• Ethan Wady - Hendon
• Ethan Ampadu - Venezia
• Juan Castillo - Charlton
• Emerson - Olympique Lyonnais
• Levi Colwill - Huddersfield
• Henry Lawrence - AFC Wimbledon
• Ian Maatsen - Coventry City
• Matt Miazga - Alaves
• Baba Rahman - Reading
• Dujon Sterling - Blackpool
• Tino Anjorin - Huddersfield
• Conor Gallagher - Crystal Palace
• Billy Gilmour - Norwich
• Armando Broja - Southampton
• Michy Batshuayi - Besiktas
• Mason Burstow - Charlton Athletic

Full Chelsea squad list for 2022/23