Chelsea FC officially announced its contract with English striker Danny Welbeck, coming from Brighton, with a contract extending until the summer of 2028, to strengthen the team’s front line as part of its preparations for the new season under the leadership of coach Xabi Alonso.
Welbeck expressed his great happiness at completing the deal, stressing that joining Chelsea represents a special step in his career, and said: “I felt very proud when I learned of Chelsea’s interest. It is a club that has a rich history and always strives to compete for everything.” Championships, and I am excited to start this experience and give my best, and my conversation with the coach increased my enthusiasm to take on this challenge.”
The 35-year-old English striker arrives at Stamford Bridge with extensive experience, having played 400 matches in the English Premier League, in addition to his participation in the Champions League and representing the England national team in two editions of the World Cup.
Welbeck began his professional career with Manchester United, where he won several titles, Most notably the English Premier League, the English League Cup twice, and the Charity Shield, in addition to the Club World Cup in 2008, before moving to Arsenal in 2014, with whom he won the FA Cup and the Charity Shield.
After his experiences with Arsenal and Watford, he moved to Brighton, where he played more than 200 matches in the team’s jersey, and succeeded in scoring 26 goals in the English Premier League over the past two seasons, confirming his continued performance despite His advanced age.
On the international level, Welbeck defended the England national team in 42 matches, during which he scored 16 goals. He participated in the 2012 European Nations Cup, and also represented the “Three Lions” in two editions of the World Cup, adding to Chelsea great experience that the club hopes to benefit from during the coming seasons.