Chelsea transfer news on deadline day 31january 2017
A memorable transfer deadline day! Here's a recap of the Chelsea transfer news on January 31, 2017:
Incomings:
- Michy Batshuayi (Olympique de Marseille) - £33 million Chelsea signed the Belgian striker on a five-and-a-half-year deal, replacing Diego Costa as the club's primary striker.
- N'Golo Kanté (Leicester City) - £32 million The French midfielder joined Chelsea on a five-and-a-half-year deal, strengthening the team's midfield.
Outgoings:
- Alex Kiwomya (Peterborough United) - Undisclosed fee The young winger left Chelsea on a permanent deal, joining Peterborough United.
- Christian Atsu (Newcastle United) - Loan Atsu joined Newcastle United on a loan deal until the end of the season.
- Kenedy (Watford) - Loan The Brazilian winger joined Watford on a loan deal until the end of the season.
- Papy Djilobodji (Bournemouth) - Undisclosed fee The Senegalese defender left Chelsea on a permanent deal, joining Bournemouth.
- Traore (Middlesbrough) - Loan The Ivorian midfielder joined Middlesbrough on a loan deal until the end of the season.
Other news:
- Chelsea's manager, Antonio Conte, confirmed that Diego Costa would not be leaving the club, despite rumors of a move to Atlético Madrid.
- The Blues also rejected a late bid from Arsenal for midfielder Nemanja Matić, with Conte stating that the player was not for sale.
Overall, it was a busy transfer deadline day for Chelsea, with the club strengthening their squad with the signings of Batshuayi and Kanté, while allowing several players to leave on loan or permanently.