Essugo and Washington join Strasbourg

Dario Essugo in training for ChelseaImage source, Getty Images
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Chelsea have confirmed Dario Essugo will join Ligue 1 Strasbourg on loan, while striker Deivid Washington will move to the French side on a permanent transfer.

Essugo came to Stamford Bridge in June 2025 for a £18.5m fee. Last season, the midfielder featured in five games for the Blues.

Washington joined Chelsea in August 2023 for a fee worth £17.2m, but has only featured in three senior games for the west London club.

Deivid Washington on the benchImage source, Getty Images