LONDON (AP) 鈥� Chelsea continued its off-season recruitment drive by signing former England international Danny Welbeck from Premier League rival Brighton on Saturday.
The 35-year-old striker, who has been capped 42 times by his country, will head straight for Hong Kong to join up with head coach Xabi Alonso and his new team-mates on their pre-season tour.
鈥淲hen you hear of the interest from Chelsea, it鈥檚 something that fills you with such immense pride.” Welbeck said after signing a two-year deal. 鈥淜nowing the history of Chelsea, it鈥檚 a club that wants to win trophies and is pushing to do that every single season.
鈥淚鈥檓 really honoured to come to a club of this stature at what feels like a really exciting time. I鈥檝e got that fire in my belly and I鈥檓 ready to give it everything for this club to make everyone at Chelsea, and the supporters, proud.鈥�
No fee was disclosed for Welbeck, who joins fellow new recruits , , Marco Palestra and Geovany Quenda at Stamford Bridge.
Welbeck began his career at Manchester United and also enjoyed a five-year spell with Arsenal. He joined Brighton from Watford in 2020.
He has made 400 Premier League appearances and has Champions League experience and two World Cup campaigns to his name.
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