Gilchrist spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Sheffield United, playing 32 times as the team reached the play-off final. He believes that West Brom offers a better opportunity for regular first-team football, which was not possible at Chelsea.
In an interview, Gilchrist expressed his excitement to join West Brom and work with the team's talented players. He also mentioned the positive atmosphere he experienced when he played against West Brom while on loan at Sheffield United.
Gilchrist's move to West Brom is part of Chelsea's busy transfer window, with the team selling a significant amount of players to set a new Premier League record. The exact fee paid to Chelsea for Gilchrist's transfer has not been disclosed.
