Transfer: Chelsea announce permanent deal for two players

LONDON (AP) — Chelsea and Strasbourg, both part of the same ownership group, made another player transfer deal on Tuesday. This time, 20-year-old midfielder Omari Kellyman joined the French team on a permanent basis. The first annual payment for Kellyman's transfer was reported to be $205.00 plus GST for one year. The subscription would then automatically renew at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks, with a 10% discount off the regular annual price of $259.35.

The offer was available to new and qualified returning subscribers, and could be canceled at any time.

Kellyman was the third player to move from Chelsea to Strasbourg during the current summer transfer window, alongside goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and defender Genesis Antwi, who completed loan switches. Additionally, Chelsea signed two players from Strasbourg for a total of $75 million: Argentine international Valentin Barco and striker Emanuel Emegha.

Strasbourg, purchased by BlueCo in 2023 for a staggering 2.5 billion pounds ($3.2 billion), is now facing financial scrutiny from UEFA. The French team was advised to "significantly decrease" player costs in 2026. BlueCo has facilitated 14 player transfers between Chelsea and Strasbourg under the ownership's control. Strasbourg currently faces a 13 million euros ($15 million) fine from UEFA for overspending in the previous season, the largest fine imposed by the European soccer body on any club last year.