Chelsea have confirmed that Ross Barkley has left Chelsea by mutual consent and will become a free agent. The 28-year-old's contract was set to expire at the end of the 2022/23 season.
The midfielder joined Chelsea in January 2018 and made 100 appearances for Chelsea across all competitions, with his final competitive match coming against Watford in the final game of last season. His header earned the Blues three points on that occasion to cap off a season where he made 14 appearances.
Barkley struggled to earn a sustained opportunity under Thomas Tuchel after not earning a move away from the club last summer. The midfielder, who has 33 England caps, spent 2020/21 on loan at Aston Villa and netted three times in 24 Premier League appearances but never left a lasting impression.
