Ben Chilwell has joined Ligue 1 side Strasbourg on a two-year deal after leaving Chelsea, with financial terms undisclosed. The 28-year-old defender brings Premier League and European experience from Chelsea since 2020. He established himself as a dependable left-back at Stamford Bridge and played a key role in Chelsea's 2021 Champions League triumph under Thomas Tuchel. The last two seasons were disrupted by persistent injuries and increased competition, limiting him to one Chelsea appearance before a January loan to Crystal Palace where he helped Oliver Glasner's side win the FA Cup. Strasbourg, owned by BlueCo like Chelsea, aims to add experienced internationals and will reunite Chilwell with familiar teammates under coach Liam Rosenior.
England international full-back Ben Chilwell has officially completed a transfer to Ligue 1 side Strasbourg, signing a two-year deal after departing Chelsea, as confirmed by the club's official website. The French club confirmed the move late on Monday evening, though financial details of the agreement remain undisclosed. Chilwell, now 28, brings with him a wealth of Premier League and European experience, having been a part of Chelsea's squad since 2020.
During his first seasons at Stamford Bridge, he established himself as a dependable left-back, contributing both defensively and offensively. Chilwell was a part of Champions League winning Chelsea side His most notable achievement came in 2021, when he played a key role in Chelsea's Champions League-winning campaign under Thomas Tuchel, a triumph that remains one of the high points of his career. However, the past two years have been far less fruitful for the England defender.
Persistent injuries and increased competition for places gradually limited his involvement, and last season he managed just a single appearance for Chelsea. In January, Chilwell moved on loan to Crystal Palace, where he enjoyed a mini-resurgence, helping Oliver Glasner's side win the FA Cup. Strasbourg's signing of Chilwell is seen as part of the club's strategy to strengthen its squad with experienced international talent. The club is owned by the BlueCo consortium, which also controls Chelsea,
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