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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Chelsea confirm transfer Deadline Day deal for £17.2m striker signing

Deivid Washington has become the latest player to leave Chelsea on transfer Deadline Day.

The Blues' focus before the summer window closes at 11pm BST on Tuesday night is to trim down their squad, with Marc Guiu sealing a switch to RB Leipzig in the first deal of the day.

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Guiu has joined Leipzig on a permanent deal worth £14million, signing a five-year contract at the Red Bull Arena.

While Enzo Fernandez and youngster Shim Mheuka prepare to complete moves to Manchester City and Celtic respectively, Chelsea have announced the departure of Washington to BlueCo sister club Strasbourg.

The 21-year-old striker joined the Blues in August 2023 from Santos for a reported fee of £17.2m, going on to make three first-team appearances during his debut season.

He returned to Santos on loan in February 2025 and made 20 appearances for the Brazilian side.

A statement reads: "We thank Deivid for his efforts throughout his time at Chelsea and wish him well as he begins a new chapter in his career."

Deivid Washington in action for Chelsea U21s (Getty)
Deivid Washington in action for Chelsea U21s (Getty)

Elsewhere on Deadline Day, Chelsea have announced their pre-agreement to sign Honest Ahanor from Atalanta next summer.

The young defender will join in a deal worth £40million after spending the season on loan at Crystal Palace.

As Chelsea have already sent Axel Disasi to Palace for the rest of the current campaign, Ahanor moves to Selhurst Park as an Atalanta player before officially joining Chelsea next summer.

Premier League rules prevent Crystal Palace from loaning two players from Chelsea in the same season.

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