Crystal Palace have signed Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell on mortgage for remainder of the season, whereas Carney Chukwuemeka has left on mortgage with Joao Felix set to comply with.
The left-back has made only one look for Chelsea in all competitions this season – in its place of their Carabao Cup win over Barrow in September.
He joined Chelsea from Leicester in August 2020 for £50m and received the Champions League in 2021. He turns into Palace’s second signing of the January switch window, following the arrival of Romain Esse.
Chilwell instructed the membership’s media channels: “I’m very excited to be here. Crystal Palace is a club that’s going in a great direction. You look at the last few months, with the results and how the team’s playing, and it was a no-brainer to make the decision to come here.”
Chairman Steve Parish added: “Ben has experience at the highest level of European and international football. I’m delighted that he has joined us on loan, and we believe he will prove to be a great addition to the squad.”
Dortmund affirm Chukwuemeka mortgage
Borussia Dortmund have confirmed the signing of Carney Chukwuemeka on mortgage from Chelsea.
The Bundesliga facet even have an choice to signal the midfielder completely on the finish of his mortgage spell.
Chukwuemeka, who has performed 37 Premier League video games and scored one purpose, instructed the membership’s media channels: “I’m really excited and blessed to be here and represent this big club.
“I am unable to wait to play in entrance of the followers at Sign Iduna Park and convey success to us all.”
Felix loaned to Milan
In the meantime, AC Milan are near signing Joao Felix on mortgage till the top of the season, with an obligation to purchase the Portugal worldwide this summer season.
He has arrived in Italy for his medical, and Chelsea are set to obtain a £5m price from Milan. The Italian membership have agreed to cowl Felix’s wages.
He has scored seven objectives in 20 video games since re-joining Chelsea in a £45m seven-year deal from Atletico Madrid in August.