Chelsea are set for another significant squad overhaul this summer as new manager Enzo Maresca has reportedly identified nine players who are no longer part of his plans for the club's future.
According to reports from BBC Sport, the Blues have placed as many as nine players on the transfer list as Maresca looks to streamline his squad ahead of the upcoming season.
Players Marked for Departure
The list of players deemed surplus to requirements includes several high-profile names:
Raheem Sterling - The England international spent last season on loan at Arsenal but failed to make a significant impact at the Emirates.
João Félix - The Portuguese forward was on loan at AC Milan from January until the end of the season, but the Italian club has opted not to pursue a permanent deal.
Axel Disasi - The French defender has fallen out of favor under the new management.
Ben Chilwell - The left-back's time at Stamford Bridge appears to be coming to an end.
Djordje Petrovic - The goalkeeper is deemed surplus to requirements.
Armando Broja - The Albanian striker is set to depart after struggling to establish himself.
Carney Chukwuemeka - The young midfielder has not convinced Maresca of his long-term value.
Renato Veiga - The Portuguese youngster is also on the list of departures.
Lesley Ugochukwu - The French midfielder completes the list of players marked for sale.
Club World Cup Omissions
In a telling sign of their status at the club, both Raheem Sterling and João Félix were notably absent from Chelsea's squad for the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. This exclusion further underscores Maresca's intention to move forward without these players.
Chelsea have already begun their Club World Cup campaign with a victory over Los Angeles FC, with new signing Liam Delap making an immediate impact by providing an assist on his debut.
This latest squad overhaul continues Chelsea's pattern of significant transfer activity under their current ownership, as they look to build a team capable of challenging for major honors in the coming seasons.
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