Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca don begin summer cleanout. Reports sey manager don put 15 players for exit list this season. Na serious mass reshuffle as Maresca dey redesign the squad under new era.
Here na list of those players:
- Christopher Nkunku
- Axel Disasi
- Benoît Badiashile
- Lesley Ugochukwu
- Ben Chilwell
- Raheem Sterling
- Alfie Gilchrist
- Carney Chukwuemeka
- Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall
- Nicolas Jackson
- Marc Guiu
- Renato Veiga
- Aaron Anselmino
- Armando Broja
- David Datro Fofana
1. Nkunku, Sterling, Gilchrist, and Jackson: Striker Struggles
- Christopher Nkunku, signed for £52M in 2023, dey struggle for playing time under Maresca—only nine Premier League starts last season. Sources say he want leave, and clubs like Man United, Bayern, Barcelona don express interest. Maresca no block him if exit make sense.
- Nicolas Jackson, though scored 13 goals last season, now crowded out after arrivals of João Félix and Liam Delap. Chelsea reportedly want £100M for him, but open to discussion given surplus at striker.
- Raheem Sterling and Armando Broja also dey linked with exit, especially Sterling who already left on loan earlier, signalling Maresca clearing personal drama.
2. Defensive Departures: Disasi, Badiashile, Chilwell, Gilchrist
- Axel Disasi and Benoît Badiashile dey on exit list to free center-back space—Chelsea eye new recruits like Jorrel Hato.
- Ben Chilwell, as per Maresca, no get enough minutes and likely want leave to secure England squad spot. Clubs like West Ham and Man United dey monitoring.
- Alfie Gilchrist also fit follow exit pathway as younger defender amid squad changes.
3. Midfield & Squad Youth: Lesley, Ugochukwu, Chukwu, Dewsbury‑Hall
- Carney Chukwuemeka, brought in big money but competition strong. Maresca said e better make he play 35 games elsewhere. AC Milan and West Ham dey eye loan or permanent move.
- Lesley Ugochukwu already out on loan, and likely fit move again.
- Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall hardly featured—just 55 PL minutes—and Fulham done make formal approach to buy. Maresca open to sale.
4. Emerging Talent: Marc Guiu, Renato Veiga, Anselmino, Datro Fofana
- Marc Guiu shining in Conference League, but Premier League minutes limited. Maresca warned loan shakur only if another forward signed.
- Renato Veiga already on loan at Juventus earlier 2025; Chelsea fit move on permanently amid midfield overhaul.
- Aaron Anselmino joined permanently in 2024; now fighting fringe status.
- David Datro Fofana also spent time on loan and remains surplus to requirements.
Why This Big Clear-Out?
Maresca dey target squad right-size—about 23–24 players—and avoid “bomb squad” of temporary or unhappy players. Early sells or loans also help fund new targets like Jorrel Hato, João Pedro, Liam Delap.
Players wey no dey play fit dem motivate to leave, while Chelsea push to bring fresh reinforcements and restore tactical balance. Club already value Chukwuemeka at £40M, Dab to fund deals.
Conclusion: Wetin Fit Happen Next
If Maresca deliver on this exit list, Chelsea go dramatically reshuffle squad:
- Nkunku and Jackson move—huge transfer fees inbound.
- Chilwell sale or loan to offload big wage.
- Disasi, Badiashile, Dewsbury-Hall, Chukwuemeka likely walk to free space.
- Younger talents like Guiu, Veiga, Anselmino either loan or offload.
Na full-on summer clearup. Dem fit raise €200M+ from exits plus use to fund the next era of signings.
