Chelsea have officially announced the acquisition of Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion. The striker has signed a two-year contract with the Blues, bringing valuable experience to Xabi Alonso’s team.
The 35-year-old, who previously played for Manchester United and Arsenal, has pledged his future to the west London club until 2028 and is anticipated to join his new teammates for the pre-season tour.
Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat against Tottenham in Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
They are set to travel to Hong Kong to compete against Juventus on Wednesday, August 5. Alonso’s squad commenced their summer campaign with a 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday.
In a statement confirming his departure, Brighton stated, “Brighton & Hove Albion can confirm that Danny Welbeck has joined Chelsea for undisclosed terms, concluding a successful and memorable six-year tenure with the club.
“The former Manchester United, Arsenal, and England striker joined
