Chelsea fc transfer news 2017 18
Here are the transfer news and updates for Chelsea FC during the 2017-2018 season:
Summer Transfer Window (July-August 2017)
- In:
- Alvaro Morata (Real Madrid) - £58 million
- Tiemoue Bakayoko (AS Monaco) - £40 million
- Antonio Rudiger (AS Roma) - £29 million
- Willy Caballero (Manchester City) - Free transfer
- Davide Zappacosta (Torino) - £23 million
- Danny Drinkwater (Leicester City) - £35 million
- Out:
- Nemanja Matic (Manchester United) - £40 million
- Nathan Ake (Bournemouth) - £20 million
- John Terry (Aston Villa) - Free transfer
- Asmir Begovic (Bournemouth) - £10 million
- Juan Cuadrado (Juventus) - £20 million
Winter Transfer Window (January 2018)
- In:
- Emerson Palmieri (Roma) - £17.5 million
- Olivier Giroud (Arsenal) - £18 million
- Out:
- Kurt Zouma (Everton) - Loan
- Matt Miazga (Nantes) - Loan
- Bertrand Traore (Aston Villa) - Loan
- Nathan (Lille) - Loan
Notable Rumors and Speculations
- Chelsea were linked with several players throughout the season, including:
- Alex Sandro (Juventus) - Defender
- Harry Maguire (Leicester City) - Defender
- Virgil van Dijk (Southampton) - Defender
- Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal) - Attacker
- Gonzalo Higuain (Juventus) - Attacker
- There were also rumors of Chelsea selling players like Diego Costa, Willian, and Pedro, but none of these deals materialized.
Key Takeaways
- Chelsea's summer transfer window was marked by a significant overhaul of their squad, with the arrival of Alvaro Morata, Tiemoue Bakayoko, and Antonio Rudiger.
- The Blues struggled to find consistency and form during the 2017-2018 season, finishing 5th in the Premier League and missing out on Champions League qualification.
- The winter transfer window saw the arrival of Emerson Palmieri and Olivier Giroud, who both made significant contributions to the team.
- Despite rumors of significant player sales, Chelsea's squad remained largely intact, with the exception of Kurt Zouma, Matt Miazga, and Bertrand Traore, who all left the club on loan.