Chelsea statement released confirming late July deal for defender is done!

by STANLEY · Published 23 July 2025 · Updated 22 July 2025

CHELSEA defender Caleb Wiley has completed a return to Championship club Watford on a season-long loan after he impressed last season and wanted to make the move back to the club

The 20-year-old defender joined Chelsea last summer from MLS side Atlanta United for a fee of $11.4M (£8.5M), and spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Strasbourg in France, before suffering a shoulder injury. He then joined the Hornets on loan during the second half of the season, where he impressed across 10 appearances for the Championship side.

‘Good luck, Caleb!’

“We are delighted to have secured Caleb on loan once more,” said Watford Sporting Director Gian Luca Nani. “He was impressive in the games he played for us last season and his attitude is incredible.

“To have him for a full season means we have the talent and consistency Paulo wants defensively.”

IcFootballnews Says…

This is a great decision from Wiley to make, he got some very good game time at Watford last season and should be able to get some much needed minutes next season.

However – all these loans are not good and at some point he will have to look for a permanent move away from CHELSEA in order to really make a career for himself at a high level, he cant be shifted around every season.

But for now, this is the right decision to make.

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