Welbeck joins Chelsea on two-year deal after Brighton exit
Welbeck joins Chelsea on two-year deal after Brighton exit

Two-year contract

Danny Welbeck has completed his transfer from Brighton to Chelsea, with the 35-year-old veteran striker agreeing a two-year contract.

Welbeck will join Xabi Alonso's squad for the pre-season tour of Australia and south-east Asia.

'Immense pride'

Speaking to the club's website after the move was confirmed, Welbeck said he was honoured to be approached by Chelsea.

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“When you hear of the interest from Chelsea, it's something that fills you with such immense pride,” he said.

“Knowing the history of Chelsea, it's a club that wants to win trophies and is pushing to do that every single season,” he added.

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