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See the full story · 2 sourcesBRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Danny Welbeck of Brighton & Hove Albion after the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United at Amex Stadium on May 24, 2026 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Pedro Porru/MB Media/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Brighton & Hove Albion were not expected to stand in the way of Danny Welbeck leaving their club, and it would appear that they were true to their word indeed, with Chelsea reportedly agreeing a deal to sign the 35-year-old veteran striker.
The Blues had already agreed personal terms over a two-year contract over the weekend, and Welbeck’s now due for his medical, as per Fabrizio Romano . According to The Athletic , should everything go well, Welbeck will join up with the preseason tour in Hong Kong next week.
There’s no word on the agreed fee between the two clubs, but hopefully, for once, we have managed to not overpay for a Brighton player, especially one who will be here mainly for his experience and leadership qualities while backing up our main man up front, João Pedro.
Welbeck’s arrival is expected to lead to the departures of both Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap, preferably for Chelsea, on transfer deals rather than loans.
If the price is right, Welbeck should prove a useful signing on and off the pitch.
🚨🔵 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. 🔜 pic.twitter.com/E7C5gaiW8U
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 29, 2026
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