In a surprising turn of events, Ben Chilwell has returned to Chelsea’s first-team squad after a period of exclusion. The left-back, who had been sidelined during the summer transfer window, has now been reintegrated into the Premier League squad. As confirmed by Maresca, Chilwell is set to resume training with the Chelsea team.
Failed Transfer and Decision to Stay
Chelsea had initially explored selling Chilwell during the summer, with the club actively seeking a transfer solution. However, despite efforts, no acceptable deal was reached. Maresca explained, “Chelsea wanted to sell Chilwell in August… but he’s back after no solution has been found or accepted.” As a result, Chilwell remains part of Chelsea’s plans for the foreseeable future.
Maresca Opens Doors to Chilwell’s Return
Maresca has left the door open for Chilwell to reintegrate fully with the squad. He stated, “We will sit with him and find a solution. He is probably going to be back with us, we will see.” Chilwell had been training apart from the main squad due to the club’s earlier intentions to facilitate his departure. Maresca clarified, “At the moment, he is not training with us. The reason why he was training apart, is because the idea was for him to leave.”
Ben Chilwell’s unexpected return to Chelsea signals a new chapter after a summer filled with transfer speculation. While his future remains somewhat uncertain, his inclusion in the Premier League squad indicates that Chelsea is keeping its options open. As Chilwell resumes training, fans will be eager to see how his role in the team evolves in the coming weeks.