TransferFootball.LondonUnverified source· 1 Aug 2026
Chelsea sign Danny Welbeck on two-year deal
Veteran striker Danny Welbeck swaps Brighton for Chelsea to bolster Xabi Alonso's squad.
D. Welbeck
player
Player
Danny Welbeck
Position
Striker
From
Brighton & Hove Albion
To
Chelsea
Contract
Two years until 2028
What happened. Chelsea announced the signing of Danny Welbeck from Brighton on a two-year contract, adding experience to Xabi Alonso's squad.
- Welbeck is 35 and previously played for Manchester United and Arsenal.
- He will join the squad on the pre-season tour.
- Brighton confirmed the move for undisclosed terms.
“Brighton & Hove Albion can confirm Danny Welbeck has joined Chelsea for undisclosed terms, bringing an end to a successful and memorable six-year spell with the club.”
— Brighton statement
Welbeck is expected to link up with his new teammates ahead of matches in Hong Kong and beyond.
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