
Here are the players Chelsea have unveiled as their signings ahead of the 2026/2027 season under head coach Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea have been one of the busiest clubs in the transfer market under new manager Xabi Alonso, reinforcing every area of the squad ahead of the new season. The Blues have invested heavily in a blend of established internationals and promising young talent, with a record-breaking acquisition leading their summer business.
The standout signing is England international Morgan Rogers, who joined from Aston Villa in a British-record £117 million deal, making him the most expensive British footballer in history.
Chelsea have also strengthened their defensive and attacking options with the arrival of Italian right-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta for £48.5 million and highly rated Portuguese winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting CP for £42.5 million.
The club's focus on youth development has continued with the additions of Brazilian defender Denner from Corinthians for £8.5 million and Kazakhstan prospect Dastan Satpayev from Kairat Almaty for £2 million. Chelsea also secured the signing of Dutch striker Emmanuel Emegha from Strasbourg for an undisclosed fee.
| Player | Nationality | Previous Club | Transfer Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rogers | England | Aston Villa | £117 million |
| Marco Palestra | Italy | Atalanta | £48.5 million |
| Geovany Quenda | Portugal | Sporting CP | £42.5 million |
| Denner | Brazil | Corinthians | £8.5 million |
| Dastan Satpayev | Kazakhstan | Kairat Almaty | £2 million |
| Emmanuel Emegha | Netherlands | Strasbourg | Undisclosed |
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