Chelsea confirm retained list with FOUR stars released including member of victorious Conference League final squad
CHELSEA have announced four players will leave the club when their contracts expire later this month.
The Blues finished fourth in the Premier League table and
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Chelsea have announced their retained list following the 2024/25 campaign
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Lucas Bergstrom (right) is among four players being released
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And four up-and-coming prospects have not made the cut at Stamford Bridge.
Promising 22-year-old keeper
Bergstrom was on the bench for the Blues as they beat Real Betis in last month's Conference League final.
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But the 6ft9 Finn leaves without making a senior appearance for
Eddie Beach, 21, is also among those released.
The stopper spent last season on loan at Crawley Town and is a Welsh under-21 international.
Fellow goalkeeper Luke Campbell has also been let go, despite having been at the club since the age of 9.
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And left-back Dylan Williams has left to join Burton Albion following a successful loan last term.
A statement from the club read: "Chelsea thanks all four departing players for their contribution during their time with the Blues.
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"We wish them well for the next chapter in their career."
Chelsea have
Noni Madueke and Joao Felix are among those Maresca wishes to move on, per
Chelsea began the week with a flourish,
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The French defender, 19, has penned an eight-year contract with the Blues.
Sarr impressed in Ligue 1 last term, playing 27 times as Liam Rosenior's side finished seventh.
The teenager played alongside fellow Chelsea loanees Andrey Santos and Djordje Petrovic.
He has signed in time to be part of Chelsea's squad for the upcoming Club World Cup.
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