Chelsea to Bolster Club World Cup Squad with Four New Players

Enzo Maresca will be boosted by arrival of new players at Club World Cup.

Chelsea to Bolster Club World Cup Squad with Four New Players

Joel Omotto 11:15 - 15.06.2025

Chelsea will be boosted further when four new players join their Club World Cup squad in the United States.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is bolstering his squad with at least four new additions as the Blues prepare for their FIFA Club World Cup campaign in the United States.

The team arrived in Philadelphia on Friday with 24 players, ready for their Group D matches. Their first test comes quickly, facing Los Angeles FC on Monday night. Subsequent group stage matches against Flamengo and Esperance Sportive de Tunis follow shortly after.

Looking ahead to potential knockout stage clashes against giants like Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, Maresca is reinforcing his ranks. Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Aaron Anselmino, and Andrey Santos, who did not travel initially, will join the squad in the US.

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Furthermore, according to journalist Ben Jacobs, recent signing Kendry Paez will also travel to Philadelphia.

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Enzo Maresca
Enzo Maresca, Chelsea manager || Imago Enzo Maresca's Chelsea are bidding to secure one signing before the Club World Cup (Credit: Imago)

While the 18-year-old midfielder, acquired from Independiente del Valle for £17.5m, is not registered for the group stages, he will train with the squad.

Paez's inclusion continues his integration into the Chelsea setup. He trained with Strasbourg in April to acclimatise to European football and spent time at Chelsea's Surrey training base in February.

Maresca emphasised Chelsea's winning mentality in a pre-tournament interview with FIFA, stating, "When you are at Chelsea, your goal is always to win. Our goal - each and every single game - will always be to try to win. When we're there [at the Club World Cup], that will be one of our goals; to try to win it."

Reflecting on Chelsea's return to the US, Maresca praised the American fans and expressed his excitement for the tournament. He noted the team's development since their previous US tour and hopes to give the fans "something to shout about."