Transfer: Chelsea announce departure of three players

Chelsea on Friday announced the departure of three players from the club.

In separate statements on their website, the Blues confirmed that striker Nicolas Jackson has completed a permanent transfer to Aston Villa.

Jackson joined Chelsea in June 2023 from Spanish club Villarreal and spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich.

Similarly, Chelsea announced that defender Jorja Fox has completed a permanent move to Ipswich Town.

Fox joined Chelsea’s Academy at the age of eight and made her senior debut for the Blues in a 4-0 away victory against Aston Villa in the 2020/21 campaign.

Her first professional contract with Chelsea came in August 2021, on the day she turned 18.

Finally, Chelsea announced that defender Caleb Wiley has completed a season-long loan to Championship club Preston North End.

The US international joined Chelsea from MLS side Atlanta United in July 2024.