Italian right-back signed by Chelsea from Atalanta for £47m in 2026, on a six-year contract as the club's first summer signing.
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Joy Online
… Chelsea first expressed an interest in the defender when they signed right-back Marco Palestra from the Serie A side in July. …
Chelsea agree £40m deal for Atalanta defender Honest AhanorDaily Guide
… Maxence Lacroix and Marco Palestra have been brought in to bolster the centre and right of the defence, respectively, while Morgan Rogers became the club’s record signing at a cost of £117m. …
Myles Lewis-Skelly Offered To Man United As Left-Back SolutionJoy Online
… Defender Maxence Lacroix, 26, joined for £52m from Crystal Palace, right-back Marco Palestra, 21, moved from Atalanta for £42m and right-winger Geovany Quenda signed for £40m from Sporting. …
England midfielder Henderson joins ChelseaJoy Online
… Defender Maxence Lacroix, 26, joined for £52m from Crystal Palace, right-back Marco Palestra, 21, moved from Atalanta for £42m and right-winger Geovany Quenda signed for £40m from Sporting. …
England midfielder Henderson joins ChelseaJoy Online
… The 21-year-old becomes Chelsea‘s sixth signing of the summer after the arrivals of Morgan Rogers, Danny Welbeck, Emmanuel Emegha, Maxence Lacroix and Marco Palestra. …
Chelsea sign Strasbourg midfielder BarcoThe Chronicle
… “I’m really excited to see the guys, to see the manager, to start the season, because I feel like we have a story to write here, and I can be part of it, so it’s beautiful.” Lacroix is Chelsea‘s third signing of the summer transfer window, joining Morgan Rogers and Marco Palestra …
‘Ready to write Chelsea story’ – Lacroix makes £52m moveJoy Online
… “I’m really excited to see the guys, to see the manager, to start the season, because I feel like we have a story to write here, and I can be part of it, so it’s beautiful.” Lacroix is Chelsea‘s third signing of the summer transfer window, joining Morgan Rogers and Marco Palestra …
‘Ready to write Chelsea story’ – Lacroix makes £52m moveDaily Guide
… Chelsea have signed club-record £117m attacker Morgan Rogers, full-back Marco Palestra and are closing in on a move for centre-back Maxence Lacroix this summer. …
Chelsea Open Talks To Sign Danny WelbeckThe Chronicle
… Chelsea have signed club-record £117m attacker Morgan Rogers, full-back Marco Palestra and are closing in on a move for centre-back Maxence Lacroix this summer. …
Chelsea open talks to sign Brighton striker WelbeckJoy Online
… That’s important.” Chelsea have also brought in winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting, striker Emmanuel Emegha from Strasbourg and full-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta, and are expected to sign midfielder Valentin Barco, also from Strasbourg, in the coming weeks. …
Rogers and Palmer can play together – AlonsoChelsea have agreed a deal worth up to £40m to sign 18-year-old Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, who has permission to complete a medical and has agreed personal terms. The left-back, who made 28 Serie A appearances for Atalanta last season, may be loaned to another Premier League club rather than immediately involved in Xabi Alonso's squad.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have agreed a deal worth up to £40m to sign 18-year-old Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, who has permission to complete a medical and has agreed personal terms. The left-back, who made 28 Serie A appearances for Atalanta last season, may be loaned to another Premier League club rather than immediately involved in Xabi Alonso's squad.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Myles Lewis-Skelly, a 19-year-old Arsenal left-back, has been offered to Manchester United as a potential signing, with Arsenal seeking to recoup funds from their £75m purchase of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle. Chelsea have also been made aware of his availability, and Lewis-Skelly's prospective price is thought to be around £45m.
12 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Jordan Henderson, 36, has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal after his contract with Brentford was mutually terminated. The former Liverpool captain made 32 Premier League appearances for Brentford in 2025-26.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jordan Henderson, 36, has joined Chelsea on a two-year contract after leaving Brentford, where he made 32 top-flight appearances in 2025–26. The former Liverpool captain, who won the Premier League title and Champions League at Anfield, said he was excited to work with manager Xabi Alonso and the quality of players at the club.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have completed the signing of Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal, making him the sixth summer signing. The 21-year-old Argentine midfielder is the second player Chelsea has recruited from Strasbourg this summer, part of a pattern of 13 deals between the clubs since last season.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have signed France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on a contract until 2032. The 26-year-old, capped seven times by France, made 55 appearances for Palace last season as they won the UEFA Conference League.
31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chelsea have signed France international Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on a contract until 2032. The 26-year-old defender, who made 55 appearances for Palace last season as they won the UEFA Conference League, is Chelsea's third summer signing under new manager Xabi Alonso.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The move reflects Chelsea's shift toward signing experienced players alongside their existing model of acquiring young talent.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The move reflects Chelsea's shift toward signing experienced players rather than relying solely on their traditional model of acquiring young talent.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a "plan" to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer, and believes the England international will make an "instant impact" despite not yet taking part in pre-season training.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brentford for England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, available on a free transfer, and with Brighton for ex-England striker Danny Welbeck, 35, as the club seeks experienced players to refine its strategy of signing young talent.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The Blues are seeking experience as part of a shift in their recruitment strategy, though Welbeck's current contract runs until the end of 2026-27.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea announced the signing of Sporting winger Geovany Quenda in a £40m deal with an eight-year contract. The 19-year-old Portugal under-21 international becomes the second arrival under new manager Xabi Alonso.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have completed the signing of 21-year-old Italian right-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta for around £47 million including add-ons, with Palestra signing a six-year contract as the club's first signing under new manager Xabi Alonso.
2 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Sunderland have rejected an £8m offer from Chelsea for midfielder Granit Xhaka, saying the 33-year-old is not for sale. The Switzerland international, under contract until 2028, played a key role in Sunderland's Europa League qualification last season.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →