Trevor Chalobah ends Chelsea transfer limbo as exiled defender completes Crystal Palace loan move

Chalobah has joined the Eagles on a season-long loan, the club confirmed on Saturday. The deal does not include an option for the Eagles to buy him outright next summer, though Chelsea will receive an undisclosed loan fee.

The Blues had been looking to offload the centre-back, who came through their youth academy, even reportedly going so far as to banish him from the senior team's training facilities after new coach Enzo Maresca deemed him surplus to requirements.

After completing the move to Selhurst Park, the defender told the club's official website, "I'm delighted to join an ambitious club like Crystal Palace. I know some of the boys in the squad well and I'm looking forward to playing alongside them in front of the amazing support at Selhurst Park."

Chalobah remains contracted to Chelsea until 2028 and has made 80 first-team appearances since making his debut in the 2021-22 campaign. He managed to feature in just 13 Premier League games last season, though, as an injury kept him out until February.

Oliver Glasner's side are all set to take on the Blues in their upcoming Premier League clash on Sunday at Stamford Bridge.