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Chelsea boast one of the most impressive pay packages in the Premier League.
Chelsea FC, one of the Premier League's most prestigious clubs, continues to attract top talent from around the globe.
As of 2024, the club's roster is packed with some of the highest earners in the English top-flight, reflecting their status and contribution on the field.
Chelsea owners Blue Co., have never been shy of splashing the cash since taking over from Roman Abramovich in May 2022, ending the 19-year reign of the famous Russian billionaire.
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In this article, Pulse Sports reveals a list of the top 10 highest-paid Chelsea players in the 2024/25 season, as per figures via Capology.
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Top 10 Highest-Paid Chelsea players of the 2024/25 season
1. Romelu Lukaku — £325,000 per week
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Romelu Lukaku tops the list with a weekly salary of £325,000.
Having returned to the club for a blockbuster fee in the summer of 2021, looks destined for an exit, barely four years later.
An initial master-stroke of a marquee signing turned out to be makings of an expensive mistake for Chelsea.
The Belgian striker’s current deal with the Blues expires in June 2026.
However, Chelsea are determined to cut their losses and let him go for far less than they spent to bring him back to Stamford Bridge.
Lukaku’s potential destination is a return to the Serie A, with Napoli looking to agree a deal for his signature this summer.
2. Raheem Sterling — £325,000 per week
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Like Lukaku, Sterling was another marquee signing made by the Blues in the summer of 2022.
Sterling, with his explosive pace and attacking prowess, earns £325,000 weekly, making him one of the highest-paid players in Chelsea and in the Premier League.
However, his arrival from Manchester City hasn’t quite proved to be a no-brainer for the Blues as speculation grows over his future.
3, Reece James — £250,000 per week
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Named the captain of Chelsea in 2023, Reece James, the dynamic right-back and Chelsea academy product, is currently one of the highest paid players at the club with a weekly salary of £250,000.
His defensive capabilities and attacking contributions make him one of the top full-backs in the league, reflecting his substantial salary.
4, Wesley Fofana — £200,000 per week
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Wesley Fofana’s £200,000 weekly wages make him one of Chelsea’s highest-paid players.
This salary is part of a substantial five-year contract the French centre back signed with the club in 2022, having arrived from Leicester City.
Despite his injury history, Fofana is reportedly being viewed as a huge asset to the Blues team.
5, Ben Chilwell — £200,000 per week
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Ben Chilwell, the England international left-back, takes home £220,000 a week.
His contributions both defensively and offensively have made him one of the most influential figures in the Chelsea team.
However, under new manager Enzo Maresca, Chilwell’s future at Stamford Bridge is seemingly up.
The former Leicester star has three years left on his deal, but would need to find a new club after being left out of the new manager’s plans.
6, Christopher Nkunku — £195,000 per week
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Christopher Nkunku’s £195,000 weekly wages rank him among Chelsea’s highest-paid players.
This salary is part of a lucrative five-year deal he signed in 2023 after his transfer from RB Leipzig.
His high earnings highlight Chelsea's belief in his ability to significantly impact their attacking prowess and overall success.
Nkunku is still expected to be a success at Chelsea, having endured a slow start to his career at Stamford Bridge, no thanks to injuries.
7, Enzo Fernández — £180,000 per week
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Enzo Fernandez is the highest paid midfielder in Chelsea with a weekly salary of £180,000.
The Argentine World Cup winner has become a cornerstone of Chelsea's midfield, offering creativity and defensive solidity.
His significant pay packet reflects his integral role and the impact he’s had since his arrival.
8, Marc Cucurella — £175,000 per week
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Marc Cucurella earns £175,000 per week, making him one of Chelsea’s top earners.
His current contract, which he signed after his transfer from Brighton in 2022, runs until 2027.
Having endured a slow start to his career at the Bridge, Cucurella has looked assured in the past couple of months, displacing Ben Chilwell to become the club’s no.1 left back.
He recently helped Spain with the Euro 2024 tournament, reminding fans why Chelsea paid handsomely to acquire his services in the first place.
9, Kepa Arrizabalaga — £150,000 per week
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Touted as the successor to the iconic Courtois, Kepa Arrizabalaga earns £150,000 per week, making him one of Chelsea’s highest-paid players.
His current contract, which runs until 2025.
However, Kepa has fallen down the pecking order at the club, having spent last season on loan at Real Madrid.
The Spaniard is still seeking a permanent exit as he looks to secure regular first-team football.
10, Moises Caicedo — £150,000 per week
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Rounding up the list is Moises Caicedo, who earns £150,000 per week, positioning him among Chelsea’s highest paid players.
This salary is part of the six-year contract he signed in 2023 following his British-record transfer from Brighton.
Caicedo’s significant wages underscore Chelsea's confidence in his enormous potential ability to enhance the Blues midfield and contribute to their long-term ambitions.
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