Ben Chilwell's time at Chelsea has officially come to an end after spending five years at the club, with the left-back sealing a permanent move to French side Strasbourg. The England international had not been part of new head coach Enzo Maresca's long-term vision since his arrival, with the club eager to refresh the squad and move out players who did not fit his system.
Softfootball understands that Chilwell's exit mirrors Chelsea's stance on Christopher Nkunku, who also left the club this summer after being shipped out to AC Milan on a permanent deal. Both moves highlight the Blues' ongoing rebuild as they trim down the squad under Maresca's leadership.
According to Transfer Expert Fabrizio Romano, who broke the deadline day news in a short statement via his official X handle , He said :