Chelsea Sells Player for €10M Who Cost €22.5M and Never Played a Game

Chelsea has offloaded 20-year-old Omari Kellyman to Strasbourg for €10 million, a deal that includes a buy-back clause. The winger was originally signed by Chelsea from Aston Villa two years ago for €22.5 million but failed to make a single competitive appearance for the Blues.

A series of hamstring injuries plagued Kellyman's time at Stamford Bridge, preventing him from breaking into the first team. However, the attacking midfielder enjoyed a successful loan spell at Cardiff City in League One, helping them secure promotion back to the Championship last season.

This transfer marks the 20th deal between Chelsea and Strasbourg since both clubs came under the common American ownership of BlueCo.

This is expected to be the first of three potential transfers between the clubs this week. Chelsea striker David Washington is also reportedly close to joining the French side under similar terms. Additionally, midfielder Dario Essugo or winger Mykhailo Mudryk could also make a loan move to Strasbourg.