Alonso’s rebuilding project at Stamford Bridge is underway, with three notable signings set to bolster the squad. The headline arrival is record signing Morgan Rogers, who joins along with Italian right-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta and teenage Portuguese winger Geovany Quenda, who completes his move from Sporting Lisbon. With no European commitments to contend with, these additions provide additional depth and versatility as the manager focuses on returning Chelsea to European contention.
Yet, hard decisions are on the horizon. Chelsea currently boasts the largest squad in the Premier League, with 38 players under contract. The club will be permitted to register only 25 players for the league this season, meaning a number of players will need to depart or be limited to cup competition appearances.
Several players are facing uncertain futures as the club navigates the 25-man limit. Returning loanees such as Axel Disasi and David Datro Fofana are expected to move on permanently, while backup goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen is reportedly seeking a departure. In defense, players like Benoit Badiashile, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Trevoh Chalobah could be sacrificed as part of a broader defensive restructuring. On the attacking side, young talents such as Liam Delap, Marc Guiu, Deivid Washington, and Nicolas Jackson may also be moved on based on how pre-season unfolds.
The coming weeks will determine who stays to compete for places and who seeks opportunities elsewhere. The aim for Chelsea is to trim the squad while preserving the core group capable of challenging for a return to European competition.
