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Chelsea have been among the most active clubs in the 2025 summer transfer window, reshaping the squad under head coach Enzo Maresca following their Europa Conference League success. The club has already confirmed several significant signings, including Dario Essugo (from Sporting CP for £18.5 million), Kendry Páez, Estevao Willian, Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens, João Pedro, and Mamadou Sarr, with most deals completed before the FIFA Club World Cup[1][2][4].

On the departures front, Chelsea are continuing to streamline the squad. Jadon Sancho will return to Manchester United after the club opted not to make his loan move permanent, with Chelsea paying a £5 million penalty to exit the deal. Axel Disasi and Ben Chilwell are both expected to leave permanently following loan spells away, while Carney Chukwuemeka (on loan at Borussia Dortmund) and Armando Broja are also likely to depart. Kepa Arrizabalaga, who was on loan at Bournemouth, is expected to be sold[1].

In addition to squad adjustments, Chelsea are participating in the expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup in the USA. Their invitation for the 2025 edition was secured by their previous Champions League victory. Chelsea began the tournament with a 2-0 victory over LAFC, thanks to goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández. However, they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Flamengo in their next group match, but remain in contention for the knockout rounds[3][5].

An extra transfer window was enabled for clubs competing in the Club World Cup, running from June 1–10, before the main Premier League summer window (June 16–September 1)[5][6]. Chelsea are expected to continue making changes to better align with Maresca’s tactical philosophy and Champions League ambitions for the upcoming season[2].

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