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USMNT youngster Caleb Wiley reportedly set to join Watford on loan after Chelsea cut short Strasbourg stay

<p>U.S. international Caleb Wiley could be on the move to his third club in 12 months as Chelsea have reportedly accepted a loan bid to Watford in England's Championship. </p><p>Wiley spent the first half of the season on loan at Strasbourg, starting the season well in Ligue 1 before having the last few months of 2024 derailed by injury. In total, the former Atlanta United star made six appearances in Ligue 1 during his brief stay in France.</p><p>Reports indicated that Wiley would potentially return to Chelsea in January to recover from his injury issues and open up a loan spot between the Blues and partner club Strasbourg. Instead, he now joins <em>the Hornets, </em>who currently sit ninth in the second division.</p><p>The 20-year-old Atlanta-born star originally joined Chelsea from his hometown club last July in a deal worth roughly £8.5 million ($10.9m).</p><p>GiveMeSport was <a href="https://x.com/tombogert/status/1885014548010156447" target="_self">first to report</a> the news of Wiley's reported loan</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>In addition to the strides he's made on the club level since breaking out with Atlanta United in 2022, Wiley has also been a regular for the U.S. national team system. He was a member of the U.S. U-23 squad for last summer's Olympic tournament and already has three USMNT camps spread across 2023 and 2024. Able to play fullback, wingback and winger, Wiley is a player with the potential to feature for the USMNT anywhere on that left-hand side.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Wiley, 20, made his professional debut at just 15 years old, featuring for Atlanta United reserve team, the United 2 in 2020.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Watford are battling to get into that promotion playoff, and that battle will continue on Saturday when they play host to Josh Sargent's Norwich City.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR WATFORD?

USMNT youngster Caleb Wiley reportedly set to join Watford on loan after Chelsea cut short Strasbourg stay | Goal.com

American defender Caleb Wiley is reportedly set to join Watford on loan after recently returning to Chelsea following a stint at Strasbourg.