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Chelsea have officially excluded nine senior players from their 31-man first-team squad for the 2025/26 season, signaling their intent to offload them during the current transfer window.
Excluded Players (The “Bomb Squad”):
- Raheem Sterling – Spent last season on loan at Arsenal; expected to leave permanently.
- Ben Chilwell
- Axel Disasi
- Renato Veiga
- Alfie Gilchrist
- Carney Chukwuemeka
- Lesley Ugochukwu
- Armando Broja
- David Datro Fofana
These players are considered surplus to requirements and are being linked with exits as Chelsea continue restructuring under new management.
Included in the Squad:
- All summer signings, including Jorrel Hato (just signed from Ajax), have been officially registered.
This move reflects Chelsea’s aggressive squad overhaul as they aim to rebuild a competitive team for domestic and European success.
