Chelsea have announced the departure of Richard Olise from the club after a decade.
He is included in the list of players released following the conclusion of the 2025-2026 season.
The Blues have confirmed that Olise will leave Stamford Bridge when his contract concludes on June 30, 2026.
Richard is the younger sibling of Michael Olise, who received an invitation to join the Super Eagles in 2021 but ultimately chose to represent France internationally.
The Bayern Munich player is anticipated to play a significant role for Les Bleus in the forthcoming World Cup.
The younger Olise concludes a ten-year relationship with Chelsea, having entered the club’s academy at the U9 level.
He advanced through every age category within the Blues’ youth system and gained recognition during the 2024-25 season when he was named in the first team squad for a UEFA Conference League match against Astana.
However, his final season at the club saw limited opportunities, with the right-back making only four starts across all competitions for Chelsea’s development squad.
Olise is viewed as a composed and steady defender, capable of making significant contributions at both ends of the field.
He is comfortable in possession and tactically astute, embodying many qualities typical of the modern fullback.
Born in London 21 years ago, Olise has represented England at the U18 level and is now poised to advance his career following his exit from Chelsea.
