Chelsea’s 2025/26 summer window was ambitious, brimming with youth, flair, and long-term vision.
But as the season unfolds, the story of these signings is one of contrasting fortunes — flashes of brilliance, patches of inconsistency, and growing pains that mirror the club’s transitional phase.
Here’s how the Blues’ new arrivals have fared so far, ranked from best to worst.
🔹 Estêvão Willian (8.5)
Chelsea’s teenage sensation has been a revelation. After finishing his final season in Brazil with 13 goals and 9 assists in 31 league appearances, Estêvão has seamlessly adapted to life in London.
His sharp footwork, electric pace, and flair have already made him a crowd favourite.
In his early outings, he has registered 4 goals and 1 assist and frequently tops Chelsea’s charts for chance creation. His dribbles per game and key passes underline his growing influence.
Still just 18, he plays with the confidence of a veteran, unafraid to take on defenders or deliver in tight spaces. It’s early, but Estêvão looks every inch a superstar in the making — a clear “hit”.
🔹 João Pedro (9)
Chelsea brought João Pedro to add goals and guile to their front line, and he’s beginning to deliver. With 7 goals and assists in 11 EPL appearances so far this season, his composure and finishing have stood out.
Pedro’s movement in the box, clever link-up play, and defensive work rate have made him one of the more complete forwards in the squad. His ability to drop deep and combine with midfielders has helped Chelsea’s transitions flow more smoothly.
Though not yet at his prolific best, his 3 goals in 3 FIFA Club World Cup games for the Blues to help them lift the first-of-a-kind title and his growing influence suggest his signing is edging toward a strong success.
🔹 Alejandro Garnacho (5)
Chelsea’s bold move for the young Argentine winger is slowly paying dividends. Garnacho has made 7 appearances, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists, including two vital assists in a 3–0 league win earlier this month over Wolves.
His pace, flair, and direct running stretch defences, and when given space on the left, he’s a constant threat. However, inconsistency still dogs his game; moments of brilliance are followed by quiet spells where he struggles to impose himself.
Still, the raw numbers show promise, and once fully integrated into Chelsea’s system, Garnacho could yet become one of the team’s biggest weapons.
🔹 Liam Delap (4.5)
Delap’s move was seen as an investment in potential, but the adaptation has been slow. Coming off an impressive previous season with 12 goals and 2 assists in the EPL with Ipswich, his early months at Chelsea have brought limited minutes and just 1 goal and 1 assist so far.
Physically, he has handled himself well, pressing defenders and holding up play effectively. But in the Premier League, the difference in pace and decision-making has exposed his inexperience.
Delap remains one for the future — hard-working and eager, but still far from proving he can deliver consistently at this level.
🔹 Jorrel Hato (3.0)
The Dutch prodigy arrived with huge expectations after excelling in the Eredivisie, but his Chelsea start has been uneven. Four Premier League appearances have produced a mix of confident ball-playing moments and costly lapses in positioning.
While his composure and passing range are clear, he’s struggled to adapt to the physical intensity of English football. A few errors in transition and aerial duels have underlined that he’s still learning his trade.
Hato’s signing is a long-term play — there’s obvious quality, but for now, his impact has been minimal and far from convincing.
🔚Conclusion 🏁
Chelsea’s 2025 summer recruitment drive was built on potential rather than instant dominance, and that’s evident on the pitch.
Estêvão has been the undisputed bright spot, João Pedro is growing into his role, and Garnacho is beginning to shine. Meanwhile, Delap and Hato represent developmental projects whose full value won’t be known for a while.
For now, Chelsea’s transfer window reads like a work in progress, flashes of promise amid predictable inconsistency.
The club’s gamble on youth might not yield instant trophies, but if patience holds, it could define a new, exciting generation at Stamford Bridge.
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