- The Chelsea star’s future at Stamford Bridge is in doubt ahead of the new season
- Ben Chilwell is reportedly considering his playing options away from the Blues
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Ben Chilwell‘s Chelsea future is in doubt just days before the new Premier League season gets underway with the full-back considering his options, according to reports.
The Blues defender joined the club in a £50m deal from Leicester four years ago but has failed to convince some sections of supporters who have called for him to leave this summer.
Chelsea have been amongst Europe’s biggest summer spenders in the transfer window once again with new boss Enzo Maresca backed with £200m worth of new arrivals, while others wait to see if they will be sold on.
Chilwell was part of Chelsea’s pre-season tour of the United States, but is now facing the prospect of needing to find a new club with the Blues open to offers for the full-back, as reported by talkSPORT.
Mail Sport understands he is firmly on the periphery of Maresca’s plans and may not make Chelsea’s Premier League squad for the upcoming campaign.
Ben Chilwell’s Chelsea future is in doubt just days before the new Premier League season gets underway
Chilwell is considering his playing options away from Chelsea after struggling in recent seasons
Blues boss Enzo Maresca has described Chilwell’s situation at Stamford Bridge as ‘delicate’
The 27-year-old made just 13 Premier League appearances last season and looks to have fallen even further down the pecking order following Marc Cucurella’s impressive performances for Spain at Euro 2024.
Waves of new recruits arriving at Stamford Bridge also make the need to raise more funds through player sales an increasing priority and players on the fringes of the squad are being encouraged to move on.
Conor Gallagher was set to join Atletico Madrid before the midfielder was told to come back to London as the deal risks stalling, while Chilwell is also being advised his position is at risk.
The former Premier League winner only signed a new contract extension with Chelsea last year that still has three years left to run, putting Chilwell in a position to decide his…