Chelsea leaves Marc Guiu without a number, opening door for transfer

Chelsea has left Spanish forward Marc Guiu without a jersey number for the current season, indicating the club is open to his departure this summer. Guiu, who arrived from Barcelona in the 2024 summer transfer window for six million euros, has not achieved the playing time he desired during his two years at Stamford Bridge.

In his time with the Blues, the 20-year-old has made only 29 appearances across all competitions, scoring eight goals. The majority of these goals came during Chelsea's Conference League victory in 2025. Last season, he was loaned to Sunderland, where he played three games and scored once. However, Chelsea recalled him after allowing Nico Jackson to leave and due to an injury to Liam Delap.

Despite the change in management with Xabi Alonso now at the helm, Guiu's situation appears unchanged. He still has three years remaining on his contract with the club. The number 38 jersey he previously wore is now assigned to Tosin Adarabioyo, as confirmed by the club on Wednesday.

With the transfer window nearing its close, Guiu is expected to find a new club. He is seeking an opportunity that will provide him with the consistent playing time needed at this stage of his career. David Datro Fofana and Axel Disasi are also among the players who have not been assigned numbers for the upcoming campaign.