Chelsea Withdraws Deivid Washington Transfer to Strasbourg

Chelsea has agreed to sell 19-year-old striker Deivid Washington to Strasbourg for approximately £17.6 million, a move that would mark a profit for Chelsea despite Washington's limited playing time of just 28 minutes for the club. The transfer raised concerns due to the shared ownership between Chelsea and Strasbourg under BlueCo, leading to speculation that regulatory scrutiny from the Premier League may have influenced the timing and finalization of the deal. Washington's move is seen as a necessary step for him to gain first-team experience in Ligue 1, having been largely sidelined since joining Chelsea from Santos in 2023. Alongside Washington, goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic is also set to join Strasbourg on loan as part of Chelsea's efforts to offload several unwanted players. The transaction highlights the complexities of intra-group transfers in football, especially regarding compliance with league regulations. As Chelsea looks to reinvest the proceeds into their squad, they face pressure to secure a reliable goalscorer ahead of the transfer deadline.