TransferBBC SportUnverified source· 1 Aug 2026
Chelsea sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton on two-year deal
Veteran striker Danny Welbeck swaps Brighton for Chelsea, bringing experience to a young squad.
D. Welbeck
player
Player
Danny Welbeck
Position
Striker
From
Brighton
To
Chelsea
Contract
Two-year deal
What happened. Chelsea confirmed the signing of striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton on a two-year deal. The transfer fee was not disclosed.
- Welbeck scored 13 league goals last season, a career high.
- He is Chelsea's third signing of the summer.
- His arrival raises questions about other strikers' futures.
“When you hear of the interest from Chelsea, it's something that fills you with such immense pride.”
— Danny Welbeck
Welbeck's signing marks a shift from Chelsea's recent youth-focused transfer strategy.
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