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Home | Chelsea’s Financial Problems: The Trouble with Spending Too Much

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Chelsea’s Financial Problems: The Trouble with Spending Too Much

Alabi Abeeb
Alabi Abeeb
Published: June 14, 2025
Last updated: June 14, 2025
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  • Chelsea’s Struggling Finances: The Price of Big Spending.
  • How Chelsea’s Asset Sales Are Helping Balance the Books.
  • The Road Ahead: Can Chelsea Overcome Their Financial Challenges?

Chelsea Football Club is facing a lot of scrutiny these days due to some serious financial issues, even after the hefty investment from BlueCo, the ownership group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.

Since they took over the club for a whopping £4.25 billion in May 2022, the owners have splashed out over £1 billion on player transfers.

Yet, concerns about the club’s financial health are on the rise.

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Chelsea’s Growing Financial Woes and Asset Sales

The latest financial reports for the 2022-23 season paint a worrying picture, showing an operating loss of £218 million before factoring in player sales and other asset sales.

To help curb their losses, Chelsea sold two hotels near Stamford Bridge to BlueCo for £76.5 million.

This smart move brought their pre-tax losses down to £90 million, a significant drop from a potential £166 million.

According to the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), clubs can only record a maximum loss of £105 million over a rolling three-year period.

Meanwhile, UEFA’s financial report reveals that Chelsea’s revenue took a hit, dropping from £513 million in 2022-23 to £435 million last season, with pre-tax losses sitting at £93 million.

Football finance expert Stefan Borson, in a chat with Football Insider, mentioned that Chelsea’s financial accounts for 2023-24 will be out soon.

He hinted that a major asset sale—likely the Chelsea Women’s Team, which was reportedly sold to BlueCo for over £150 million—played a crucial role in helping the club steer clear of financial regulation breaches.

The Impact of Revenue Decline and Sponsorship Struggles

Chelsea’s financial woes are made worse by their inability to land a front-of-shirt sponsorship deal and their absence from the UEFA Champions League this season.

Borson predicts that these challenges could lead to another operating loss exceeding £200 million for 2023-24.

In a recent chat with Football Insider, Borson highlighted that “Chelsea’s financial results for the 2023-24 season will shed light on the significant sale that allowed them to stay within PSR limits. We believe the women’s team was the pivotal transaction. You can expect the details to be available at Companies House by the end of March, which will clarify what other assets have been sold.”

Borson also pointed out that Chelsea’s financial landscape raises some red flags regarding future sales and asset management: “Without Champions League revenue and missing a key sponsor, Chelsea is under considerable financial strain. It’s likely they’ll need to sell another major asset to keep their finances in check.”

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Despite these financial hurdles, Chelsea has maintained a bold transfer strategy, splurging on top-tier players.

Some of their biggest signings include:

– Enzo Fernández (€121 million)

– Moisés Caicedo (€116 million)

– Wesley Fofana (€80.4 million)

– Mykhaylo Mudryk (€70 million)

– Marc Cucurella (€65.3 million)

When it comes to Chelsea’s transfer ambitions and hopes for the Champions League, one of the most captivating situations involves Jadon Sancho.

According to reports from Football Insider, it seems Manchester United is unlikely to bring back the 24-year-old winger after his loan at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea has an obligation to buy Sancho for £25 million at the end of the season, but they might choose to pay a fee to back out of the deal.

Insiders suggest that if Chelsea secures a spot in next season’s Champions League, they will go ahead with Sancho’s permanent signing.

Currently, Chelsea is sitting in fourth place in the Premier League, just one point ahead of Manchester City after 29 matches.

Final Thoughts

Chelsea’s financial woes highlight the inherent risks that come with being a high-spending football club.

Although selling off some assets has allowed them to comply with financial regulations, they’re still grappling with issues like dwindling revenue, sponsorship challenges, and the ongoing need to balance their finances.

As they strive for a top-four finish, securing a spot in the Champions League could be vital for their long-term financial health.

 

 

 

 

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