Danny Welbeck ‘immensely proud’ to join Chelsea after long spell with Brighton

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck has completed a move to Chelsea after signing a two-year deal.The 35-year-old, who has been capped 42 times by England, will head straight for Hong Kong to join up with head coach Xabi Alonso and his new team-mates on their pre-season tour.Welbeck, who began his career at Manchester United and also enjoyed a five-year spell with Arsenal, told the Blues’ official website: “When you hear of the interest from Chelsea, it’s something that fills you with such immense pride.Danny joins the Pride of London. 🦁 pic.twitter.com/02No38bcvO— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 1, 2026“Knowing the history of Chelsea, it’s a club that wants to win trophies and is pushing to do that every single season.“I’m really honoured to come to a club of this stature at what feels like a