THIAGO SILVA leads the list of Chelsea players departing the club ahead of Enzo Maresca's arrival.
Before Mauricio Pochettino left, the Brazilian legend confirmed he would call time in West London after four years with the Blues.
Silva, who will return to Fluminense as a free agent, joins Josh Brooking and Noah Hay in leaving Chelsea.
Despite retaining most of his squad, incoming new Blues boss Maresca does face departures this summer.
The futures of centre-back Trevoh Chalobah and Conor Gallagher remain in doubt as Chelsea look to balance their books.
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Chalobah has been linked with the likes of Manchester United and as the Blues close in on the signing of Tosin Adarabioyo on a free from Fulham.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are believed to been keen on keeping Gallagher but Aston Villa are understood to have opened talks to sign him.
Chelsea start life under their new boss against League Two Wimbledon in July.
The two clubs have arranged a pre-season friendly at The Dons’ Plough Lane ground in South West London.
Relations between the two neighbours remain close after Chelsea’s women’s team moved into Wimbledon’s former Kingsmeadow Stadium in 2020.
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The Premier League team is also embarking on a five-match tour of the United States between July 24 & 26.
They will play Wrexham, Celtic, Club America , Manchester City and Real Madrid on the tour.
