“I will leave the club” – £200k-per-week star prepared to leave Chelsea after message from Maresca

Ben Chilwell Considering Chelsea Exit Amid Interest from Manchester City

One of Chelsea’s key players, earning £200,000 per week, is reportedly ready to leave the club following recent remarks from new head coach Enzo Maresca. This has sparked interest from Premier League champions Manchester City, who are monitoring the situation closely.

Players Who Could Be Next to Leave Chelsea

Midfielder Conor Gallagher was on the verge of completing a move to Atletico Madrid, but the deal is now on hold. This comes after Chelsea’s attempt to sign striker Samu Omorodion fell through due to contractual complications, as reported by Sky Sports. Omorodion was set to join Chelsea on a seven-year deal for a transfer fee of around £35 million (according to Fabrizio Romano). Had the deal gone through, Gallagher’s transfer to Atletico would have likely been finalized. Now, with the Omorodion deal collapsing, Gallagher has been forced to return to London, despite having completed his medical and all required paperwork.

As Chelsea continues discussions to bring in João Félix as an alternative to Omorodion, it could once again create an opening for Gallagher to make his La Liga switch. Beyond these two, several other players are expected to leave Stamford Bridge before the transfer window closes.

Lukaku’s Move and Other Potential Exits

Striker Romelu Lukaku has agreed to a three-year deal with Napoli, a move that could heavily influence Chelsea’s negotiations for Victor Osimhen. It’s believed the two clubs might strike a deal that would see Osimhen join Chelsea, with Lukaku reuniting with Antonio Conte in Italy. Meanwhile, the futures of several other players remain uncertain, including goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, defender Trevoh Chalobah, midfielder Cesare Casadei, and striker Armando Broja, all of whom have been linked with moves away in recent weeks.

According to Fabrizio Romano, if Félix does sign with Chelsea, the club could be willing to let Raheem Sterling leave, despite his £325,000-per-week salary. Sterling has a close relationship with Maresca from their time at Manchester City, but Chelsea could still consider his departure.

Ben Chilwell Open to Leaving Chelsea After Maresca’s Comments

According to TEAMtalk, left-back Ben Chilwell, who earns £200,000 per week, is another notable player who could depart Chelsea this summer. The defender struggled with injuries last season but served as captain on numerous occasions. Unfortunately, due to his lack of playing time, Chilwell missed out on a spot in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for Euro 2024, and he has been linked with a potential exit from Chelsea earlier this summer.

TEAMtalk reports that Chilwell may now be prepared to leave following comments made by Maresca during a press conference. The new manager’s remarks about Chilwell’s role left the 27-year-old feeling undervalued.

Maresca’s Comments on Chilwell’s Position

Maresca said, “The situation with Chilwell is a bit delicate. We’re trying to find the best solution for him in terms of his position. He might need a little more time. By delicate, I mean finding his optimal position, not in terms of his future at the club.”

He continued, “We want players who can perform at 100 percent in their roles. I’m confident that Malo [Gusto] and Reece [James] can both step up and deliver in the next couple of days. They’re both capable of making decisive passes or creating assists because of their quality.”

Chilwell’s Potential Move to Manchester City

Chilwell has reportedly taken offense to Maresca’s suggestion that he may not have the quality to continue playing in his usual position. This situation has caught the attention of Manchester City, and Pep Guardiola’s side is weighing up a potential move. Chelsea is expected to demand at least £40 million for the left-back before they would consider selling him before the transfer deadline.

With several players facing uncertain futures, Chelsea could be set for further changes in their squad before the window closes.