Chelsea face four urgent transfer decisions to secure Mauricio Pochettino £50m cash injection
football.london takes a look at every Chelsea player and their contract situation at the club and what it means for the Blues in this transfer window and in the future
Chelsea have once again caused quite the stir in the summer transfer window.
Caicedo becomes the latest in a long line of Chelsea players to sign such a long contract at the club. Ever since Todd Boehly took over at Stamford Bridge, the American and his team have utilised signing players to a mega-long-term contract in order to get around some of the restrictions Financial Fair Play (FFP) puts on clubs.
With that said, football.london takes a look at each and every player in the Chelsea first-team squad and reviews their contract situation. From those who are signed until 2031, to those who have less than 12 months remaining on their deals...
Lucas Bergstrom, Thiago Silva, Ian Maatsen, Callum Hudson-Odoi
What happens next: Lucas Bergstrom, 20, looks unlikely to extend his stay at Chelsea beyond June 2024. The Finnish goalkeeper spent the first half of last season on loan at League One side Peterborough United. This season, he is yet to be sent out on loan but that could happen in the remaining stages of the transfer window.
Thiago Silva, ever since he has been at Chelsea, has worked on a yearly basis. At 38 years old, Silva is taking each season as it comes. The Brazilian defender showed on Sunday, though, that there is still plenty left in the tank, so an extension could be a possibility once again.
Meanwhile, Ian Maatsen has interest from West Ham United, football.london understands. However, the Dutchman has proved his worth somewhat to Mauricio Pochettino in recent weeks while playing in numerous different positions, so he would definitely be a useful one
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