Chelsea squad 2022/2023: New players, numbers and updated team transfer signings

Sean Markus Clifford

Chelsea squad 2022/2023: New players, numbers and updated team transfer signings image

Chelsea look set for a much more exciting transfer window than initially anticipated, following the recent developments that have seen Todd Boehly and his consortium complete their takeover of the club. 

Before then, there was a real fear that this summer could've been one of real uncertainty at Stamford Bridge, leaving Chelsea in a perilous position going into the new campaign. Thomas Tuchel now looks set to have been given the green light to seek out key targets to bolster his squad ahead of 2022/23. 

Six players have left the Blues so far this window, however, Chelsea are yet to make their first signing after the changeover in ownership in west London. Young loanees such as Conor Gallagher, Ethan Ampadu, and Armando Broja have returned to the fold, which will add further competition once pre-season training commences.

Confirmed transfers in

Despite being linked with several high-profile targets such as Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus, Chelsea have made no confirmed signings so far this summer, nevertheless, movement will be expected over the coming weeks. 

Confirmed transfers out

Chelsea have seen six players walk through the Stamford Bridge exit doors since the conclusion of the 2021/22 campaign, with stalwart Antonio Rudiger being amongst the most notable players to depart from west London. 

The 29-year-old defender completed a free transfer to Real Madrid on a four-year deal, bringing down the curtain on an extremely successful spell with Chelsea where he won five major honours. 

Saul Niguez has returned to Atletico Madrid after his loan deal expired, whilst the likes of Andreas Christensen and Danny Drinkwater have seen their contracts at the Blues expire. 

  • Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid - free transfer 
  • Saul Niguez - loan expiration
  • Danny Drinkwater - released
  • Andreas Christensen - released
  • Charly Musonda - released
  • Jake Clarke-Salter to QPR - free transfer

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New contracts

Chelsea have not announced any prominent contract renewals as of yet, which may change in the near future as they are now able to freely tie up deals without any financial restriction under new ownership. 

Returning loanees

Excitingly for Chelsea, they have a whole host of loan talent returning from productive spells across various different clubs as they prepare for the upcoming season. 

Thomas Tuchel will have time to assess and conclude whether some of them could prove to be valuable first-team players in the immediate future at Stamford Bridge, potentially saving the German coach money in several positions should they prove themselves. 

  • Nathan Baxter - Hull City
  • Jamie Cumming - MK Dons
  • Sami Tlemcani - Merstham
  • Ethan Wady - Hendon
  • Ethan Ampadu - Venezia
  • Juan Castillo - Charlton
  • Emerson - Olympique Lyonnais
  • Levi Colwill - Huddersfield
  • Henry Lawrence - AFC Wimbledon
  • Ian Maatsen - Coventry City
  • Matt Miazga - Alaves
  • Baba Rahman - Reading
  • Dujon Sterling - Blackpool
  • Tino Anjorin - Huddersfield
  • Conor Gallagher - Crystal Palace
  • Billy Gilmour - Norwich
  • Armando Broja - Southampton
  • Michy Batshuayi - Besiktas
  • Mason Burstow - Charlton Athletic

Full Chelsea squad list for 2022/23

NAME POSITION SQUAD NUMBER CONTRACT EXPIRY
Edouard Mendy GK 16 2025
Kepa Arrizabalaga GK 1 2025
Marcus Bettenelli GK 13 2023
Jamie Cumming GK N/A 2023
Nathan Baxter GK N/A 2023
Thiago Silva DEF 6 2023
Ethan Ampadu DEF 44 2024
Andreas Christensen DEF 4 2022 (no extension agreed)
Cesar Azpiliceuta DEF 28 2023
Marcos Alonso DEF 3 2023
Emerson DEF 33 2023
Dujon Sterling DEF 66 2023
Malang Sarr DEF 31 2025
Matt Miazga DEF N/A 2023
Levi Colwill DEF N/A 2025
Trevoh Chalobah DEF 14 2026
Ben Chillwell DEF 21 2025
Reece James DEF 24 2025
Baba Rahman DEF 6 2024
Ian Maatsen DEF N/A 2024
Billy Gilmour MID N/A 2024
Jorginho MID 5 2023
Tino Anjorin MID 55 2025
Ross Barkley MID 18 2023
Ruben Loftus-Cheek MID 12 2024
N'Golo Kante MID 7 2023
Mateo Kovacic MID 8 2024
Mason Mount MID 19 2024
Kenedy MID 23 2023
Callum Hudson-Odoi MID 20 2024
Hakim Ziyech MID 22 2025
Conor Gallagher MID N/A 2025
Christian Pulisic MID 10 2024
Xavier Simons MID 54 2022
Harvey Vale MID 68 2023
Michy Batshuayi FW N/A 2023
Kai Havertz FW 29 2025
Timo Werner FW 11 2025
Romelu Lukaku FW 9 2026
Armando Broja FW N/A 2026

Sean Markus Clifford