Chelsea striker Marc Guiu not pushing for exit despite transfer speculation | OneFootball

Striker Marc Guiu has recently been linked with an exit from Chelsea due to his lack of minutes, with reports suggesting he had submitted a transfer request.

Guiu’s only appearance since the turn of the year was in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg defeat at Arsenal.

Chelsea have largely operated with a striker this season, and with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap ahead of him in the pecking order, Guiu has struggled for minutes.

Journalist Simon Johnson now reports that Guiu has not submitted a transfer request. He claims the striker still loves Chelsea and is determined to help them succeed this season.

The Spaniard has struggled for game time since joining Chelsea from Barcelona in 2024, making just 27 appearances across all competitions.

Guiu arrived with huge expectations after coming through the ranks at Barcelona, as a part of Chelsea’s long-term recruitment strategy.

However, due to injuries and the competition for places, the Spain youth international has been unable to impress at the west London club.

Guiu had initially agreed to join Sunderland on loan last summer, but only made three appearances before being recalled following Liam Delap’s injury.

Delap and Joao Pedro have been Chelsea’s first choice strikers and that is unlikely to change until the end of the season, given what is at stake.

Chelsea are seeking to secure Champions League qualification for the second consecutive season and compete for silverware.

As a result, manager Liam Rosenior is expected to stick with Delap and Pedro, who are more proven than Guiu, for the rest of the season.

Given his limited role, the Barcelona academy graduate may seek to leave Chelsea next summer.