While Enzo Fernández waits, Chelsea gamble on veteran Danny Welbeck

Mientras Chelsea have completed the signing of 35‑year‑old striker Danny Welbeck, adding experience to a thin attacking line, while the club still awaits a decision on Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández, who remains on holiday after the Mundial this summer.

Enzo Fernández is still on vacation and his future at the club has not been resolved; during the Mundial rumours of a possible departure grew.

Chelsea are in pre‑season in Londres under new head coach Xabi Alonso, who arrived after a stint on the bench at Real Madrid.

The Blues announced the signing on Saturday, following a 2‑1 friendly defeat to Tottenham in Australia, bringing in a striker with extensive Premier League experience.

Danny Welbeck, who will turn 36 in November, was bought for £5 million and signed a two‑year contract.

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Welbeck is expected to provide a substitute option in attack, with Joao Pedro established as the starting number 9 and Welbeck positioned as a possible replacement for the Brazilian forward during the season.

Chelsea finished tenth last season, meaning they will have no continental competition next campaign.

“I feel really honoured to join a club of this stature at a moment that seems really exciting. I’ve had fantastic conversations with the manager and already feel that connection,” Welbeck said.

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The striker began his career at Manchester United, broke into the first team in 2007/08 and reached a personal best of 12 league goals in the 2011/12 season.

He moved to Arsenal in 2014/15, playing 126 matches and scoring 32 goals over five years, before becoming a regular at Brighton from 2020.

In his final Brighton season he featured in 40 games, netted 14 goals and supplied two assists, helping the Seagulls finish eighth and qualify for the Conference League.