Chelsea is set to showcase several new talents during the upcoming Club World Cup, having officially announced their squad. Liam Delap will take the lead after prioritizing club commitments this summer, while Todd Boehly confirmed that Andrey Santos will participate in the tournament in the United States.
The squad will also feature several new signings, including Dario Essugo and Mamadou Sarr, although Kendry Paez expressed disappointment at not being included.
One notable absence is Estevao Willian, who has generated excitement at Stamford Bridge following his transfer from Palmeiras. While the 18-year-old will participate in the Club World Cup, it will be with the Brazilian side due to an agreement between the clubs. This arrangement applies only to the group stages, after which he will officially join Chelsea.
According to The Telegraph, FIFA rules state that any player named in a squad for the tournament is cuptied for the remainder of the competition, even if they do not play.
In other Chelsea news, the club is set to loan out Paez this summer, while promising youngster Geovany Quenda will spend another season at Sporting Lisbon before moving to West London. Unlike them, Estevao will remain with Maresca’s squad for the upcoming campaign. He recently enjoyed a memorable farewell at Palmeiras, leaving fans disappointed to see him go. Chelsea supporters will have to wait until the Premier League returns in August to see his full potential on display.
