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Done deal: Brighton to Chelsea, COMPLETED and announced by both clubs on 1 August 2026: 5m pounds, two-year contract for the 35-year-old, joining the pre-season tour in Hong Kong under Xabi…, confirmed 2026-08-01. Every club linked to this transfer, and who reported each stage first.
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🚨🔵 Danny Welbeck to Chelsea, here we go! Deal in place with Brighton for the English striker. Welbeck agreed terms with Chelsea until 2028, medical next; Brighton approved decision to let him go after formal request from Danny. Jordan Henderson: coming soon. 🔜
First reported 2026-07-29 07:00 BST
🔜 Done Deal and confirmed! Danny #Welbeck to #Chelsea from #Brighton. Contract until 2028. #transfers #CFC #BHAFC
First reported 2026-07-29 08:12 BST
2026-07-29 08:12 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🔜 Done Deal and confirmed! Danny #Welbeck to #Chelsea from #Brighton. Contract until 2028. #transfers #CFC #BHAFC https://t.co/LaBHhElCpw
🚨💥 Danny Welbeck to Chelsea - DONE DEAL ✔️ Full agreement reached with Brighton & Hove Albion. Green light for the medical. Brighton respected Welbeck’s wish to leave. Xabi Alonso was keen to add his experience to the squad. The 35 y/o striker is set to sign a contract until 2028 this week. #CFC @SkySportDE 🏴
First reported 2026-07-29 08:31 BST
#Chelsea, accordo con il #Brighton per #Welbeck: via libera alle visite mediche
First reported 2026-07-29 09:20 BST
2026-07-29 09:20 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS#Chelsea, accordo con il #Brighton per #Welbeck: via libera alle visite mediche https://t.co/UuVdY1JTHM
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First reported 2026-07-29 10:19 BST
🚨 Chelsea confirm Danny Welbeck has joined from Brighton a two-year contract and will join Chelsea on their pre-season tour.✍️ 🗣️ Welbeck: "When you hear of the interest from Chelsea, it's something that fills you with such immense pride. Knowing the history of Chelsea, it's a club that wants to win trophies and is pushing to do that every single season. "I’m really honoured to come to a club of this stature at what feels like a really exciting time. I know a few of the boys already and I’ve had fantastic conversations with the manager and already feel that connection. "I’ve got that fire in my belly and I'm ready to give it everything for this club to make everyone at Chelsea, and the supporters, proud." 🗣️ Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler: “It’s always sad to see a player and a person of Danny’s stature leave, and we are all sorry to see him go.
First reported 2026-08-01 17:02 BST
2026-07-29 07:00 BST · first post at this stage
🚨🔵 Danny Welbeck to Chelsea, here we go! Deal in place with Brighton for the English striker. Welbeck agreed terms with Chelsea until 2028, medical next; Brighton approved decision to let him go after formal request from Danny. Jordan Henderson: coming soon. 🔜 https://t.co/E7C5gaiW8U
2026-08-01 17:03 BST
STANDS🚨🔵 OFFICIAL: Danny Welbeck joins Chelsea from Brighton on a two year deal. “I’m really honoured to come to a club of this stature at what feels like a really exciting time. I’ve had fantastic conversations with the manager and already feel that connection”. https://t.co/hdtbjCq8ly
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2026-08-01 20:01 BST
STANDSNow it’s official! Danny #Welbeck to #Chelsea from #Brighton. Contract until 2028. No surprise here and confirmed since the last July 28! #transfers #CFC https://t.co/jTdcVlwhPi
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2026-08-01 17:51 BST
STANDSUfficiale: #Welbeck è un nuovo calciatore del #Chelsea https://t.co/bpVv1ZNZzI
Translated: Official announcement that Danny Welbeck has signed for Chelsea as a new player
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2026-08-01 17:02 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨 Chelsea confirm Danny Welbeck has joined from Brighton a two-year contract and will join Chelsea on their pre-season tour.✍️ 🗣️ Welbeck: "When you hear of the interest from Chelsea, it's something that fills you with such immense pride. Knowing the history of Chelsea, it's a club that wants to win trophies and is pushing to do that every single season. "I’m really honoured to come to a club of this stature at what feels like a really exciting time. I know a few of the boys already and I’ve had fantastic conversations with the manager and already feel that connection. "I’ve got that fire in my belly and I'm ready to give it everything for this club to make everyone at Chelsea, and the supporters, proud." 🗣️ Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler: “It’s always sad to see a player and a person of Danny’s stature leave, and we are all sorry to see him go.
2026-08-01 17:10 BST
STANDS🚨 Chelsea confirm Danny Welbeck has joined from Brighton a two-year contract and will join their pre-season tour. Welbeck valued for his experience, goal-scoring and off-field character. A signing showing the model is adapting.✍️ 🗣️ Welbeck: "When you hear of the interest from Chelsea, it's something that fills you with such immense pride. Knowing the history of Chelsea, it's a club that wants to win trophies and is pushing to do that every single season. "I’m really honoured to come to a club of this stature at what feels like a really exciting time. I know a few of the boys already and I’ve had fantastic conversations with the manager and already feel that connection. "I’ve got that fire in my belly and I'm ready to give it everything for this club to make everyone at Chelsea, and the supporters, proud." 🗣️ Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler adds: “It’s always sad to see a player and a person of Danny’s stature leave, and we are all sorry to see him go."
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