Chilwell Advised to Seek Fresh Start Amid Chelsea Exodus
TalkSPORT pundit suggests move for Blues defender as club targets £160m in sales
As Chelsea continues a significant squad overhaul this summer, the future of defender Ben Chilwell has become a talking point. The club has already seen numerous players depart, generating substantial transfer fees.
Agbonlahor Urges Chilwell to Find New Club
TalkSPORT pundit **Gabriel Agbonlahor** has identified **Ben Chilwell** as one of the Premier League players who should seek a new club this summer. The former Aston Villa forward believes **Chilwell** needs regular game time to rediscover his best form.
“I just think he needs to find a club where he’s going to be number one. Crystal Palace was never going to work. [Tyrick] Mitchell is a top left-back. He needs to maybe go down to a lower club in the Premier League. If that’s a Leeds, if it’s a Sunderland, if it’s a Burnley, just play week in, week out. We’ve seen Kyle Walker and all he’s won in the game, and he’s gone to Burnley… I just want to see Chilwell enjoy his football. Will his wages be a problem with a loan to a Premier League club? But he’s got no future at Chelsea, it’s obvious to see.”
—Gabriel Agbonlahor, TalkSPORT Pundit
Agbonlahor drew a parallel with veteran defender **Kyle Walker**, who recently made a surprising permanent move to Burnley despite a decorated career. Chelsea is reportedly willing to sell **Chilwell** for around £15 million, though no concrete offers have been received yet.
Chilwell’s Chelsea Journey and Cucurella’s Rise
Since joining Chelsea in 2020, **Ben Chilwell** was a key figure in the club’s 2021 Champions League victory. However, recent form and fitness issues have seen him fall behind **Marc Cucurella** in the pecking order.
Marc Cucurella has since emerged as a standout left-back, with teammate **Robert Sanchez** hailing him as one of the world’s elite. This development underscores the challenge **Chilwell** faces in securing regular minutes at Stamford Bridge.
Despite being contracted until 2027, **Chilwell’s** Chelsea career appears uncertain, with the club actively seeking solutions for the upcoming season. His experience and quality could indeed offer significant value to a team in the lower half of the Premier League standings.
In the current transfer window, Chelsea has already generated close to £160 million from player sales, highlighting the club’s strategy of significant squad restructuring. The latest departure saw 19-year-old **Ishe Samuels-Smith** move to Strasbourg on a permanent deal.