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Chelsea have been the most expensive team ever assembled in the history of football.
Chelsea have achieved an unparalleled feat in football history, assembling the most expensive team ever seen in the sport.
According to a recent analysis by the CIES Football Observatory, the Enzo Maresca-led squad, including both permanent and loan acquisitions, cost an astonishing €1.26 billion.
This staggering sum surpasses all previous records and highlights Chelsea's relentless ambition under owners BlueCo. consortium.
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However, despite their record-breaking expenditure, the West London giants were unable to secure a deal for Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen, who has now joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli.
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Chelsea missed out on Osimhen’s signature on deadline day of the summer transfer window as the Blues were reportedly adamant to match the 25-year-old’s wage demands.
Even so, Chelsea's inability to finalize the transfer of Osimhen, who had been a target due to his world class attacking prowess, has not dampened their record-setting achievement.
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20:01 - 23.08.2024
Revealed! Top 10 richest clubs in England (2024)
Premier League clubs are known for their abundant riches. Here are the 10 richest clubs in England in 2024.
CIES reveals the Top 10 most expensive teams of the 2024/25 season
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In addition to Chelsea's remarkable expenditure, the CIES Football Observatory has listed the top 10 most expensive teams currently assembled.
Following Chelsea, the top positions are occupied by English Premier League clubs, reflecting the league's financial prowess.
Manchester United and Manchester City are the second and third most expensive teams, costing €1.038 billion and €1.017 billion respectively. Arsenal (€798m) and Tottenham Hotspur (€787m) continue the Premier League dominance, with PSG in sixth place (€772m). Liverpool (€735m) and Real Madrid (€720m) follow, with Juventus rounding out the top 10 at €626m.
Juventus represents Italy's most costly squad, though still significantly less than Newcastle United’s €683m, which places them at ninth overall.
Top 10 list is as follows:
1. Chelsea — €1.26 billion
2. Manchester United — €1.038 billion
3. Manchester City — €1.017 billion
4. Arsenal — €798 million
5. Tottenham Hotspur — €787 million
6. PSG — €772 million
7. Liverpool — €735 million
8. Real Madrid — €720 million
9. Newcastle United — €683 million
10. Juventus — €626 million
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