Willy Caballero has given up his number in favour of the former Athletic star, while Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic have also received their numbers
Chelsea have revealed their squad numbers for the 2018-19 season, with new signing Kepa Arrizabalaga taking the club's No.1 jersey.
Willy Caballero had previously held possession of the shirt, as first-choice keeper Thibaut Courtois preferred No.13.
The Belgian, however, has vacated the club in favour of Madrid, and Caballero takes up Courtois' old number while Kepa steps in for the Argentine after his move from Athletic.
Fellow new signing Jorginho will wear No.5 in his debut Blues season after completing a move from Napoli, and Real Madrid loanee Mateo Kovacic takes No.17.
England international Ruben Loftus-Cheek, meanwhile, takes up No.12 as he returns to the club following a loan spell at Crystal Palace last season.
There are also new numbers for a handful of current Blues stars.
Alvaro Morata takes up the No. 29 shirt, while the promising youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi moves to 20 as he looks set to play a part in Maurizio Sarri's first-team plans this term.
Chelsea get their Premier League campaign underway against Huddersfield on Saturday before hosting Arsenal on August 18.
daobdlu
61
I thank Hazard most sincerely for not dumping the team now. May He continue to grow from success to success. I have not forgotten Willian, Fabrepass, Kante, Luiz, our Victor and others numerous to mention. I thank you all for keeping our hope alive under coach Sarri. Wishing you the best of the season and injuries free year.
Manufc1
44
Chelsea are hoping that this guy would be the new De Gea. Same scenario when United signed David, but I don’t think he would be good for the first two season in the EPL. Give the guy some time and lower the pressure on him to shine.
Realmrbreezy
40
Why not give the No. 7 to a winger like willian, it's always sad seeing chelsea disrespect that number by giving it to a holding midfielder
shah2468
38
Sarri in his first 3 weeks: - Convinced Hazard to stay - Convinced Jorginho to choose Chelsea over City - Convinced Kovacic and Kepa of his project over direct rivals - Promoted CHO - Smoked over 1500 cigarettes Not a bad start
Cimimprsyz
33
wishing the blue,the best of this season,let God blessings follow us.
satdnpyz
25
why can't chelsea goes for strikers they want to depend on those dirty strikers they have I pity them this season. from chelsea fans.