EPL: All completed Chelsea transfers so far in 2022-23

EPL: All completed Chelsea transfers so far in 2022/23

Chelsea broke the record for the most expensive transfer window in the summer with expenditure in excess of €250m on new additions.

Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana were signed from Brighton and Leicester City to bring some freshness to the backline. To bring some experience in defence and attack, seasoned veterans Kalidou Koulibaly, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Raheem Sterling were brought in.

Unlike previous seasons, there weren’t too many sales made by Chelsea, however, Antonio Rüdiger, Andreas Christensen, Marcos Alonso, and Ross Barkley left the club with their contracts expiring. Timo Werner was perhaps the most significant sale with the German moving back to RB Leipzig.

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And new additions continue to make their way into Cobham this winter, with the Blues already signing Mykhailo Mudryk, Joao Félix, Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, and Noni Madueke. Many more incomings and outgoings are expected as it looks to be another crazy window for Chelsea.

New signings summer window

The new owners were quick to show their ambitions for Chelsea with their expenditure on some big-money signings this summer.

The Blues administration worked fast to secure the signatures of Sterling and Koulibaly.

Cucurella, who was close to signing with rivals Manchester City, was also convinced of the new project at Stamford Bridge.

The Fofana saga took some time with Leicester City unwilling to let go of the defender, but they succeeded by making him the most expensive defender in their history.

Aubameyang was signed on deadline day, along with midfielder Denis Zakaria on loan.

Player Nationality Previous club Fee
Wesley Fofana France Leicester City €80.4m
Marc Cucurella Spain Brighton & Hove Albion €65.3m
Raheem Sterling England Manchester City €56.2m
Kalidou Koulibaly Senegal Napoli €38m
Carney Chukwuemeka England Aston Villa €18m
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Gabon Barcelona €12m
Gabriel Slonina USA Chicago Fire €9.1m
Denis Zakaria Switzerland Juventus Loan

Departures summer window

A large part of Chelsea’s spending this season bogs down to the previous administration’s inability to extend the contract of crucial players such as Rudiger and Christensen who left for free this season. Additionally, Alonso and Barkley were released, both a part of the Blues’ recent CL-winning squad.

Werner was Chelsea’s most significant sale in the last window, with the forward returning to RB Leipzig. Additionally, Gilmour and Emerson went to PL clubs Brighton and West Ham respectively.

Player Nationality New Club Fee
Timo Werner Germany RB Leipzig €20m
Emerson Italy West Ham €15.4m
Billy Gilmour Scotland Brighton & Hove Albion €8.33m
Michy Batshuayi Belgium Fenerbahçe €3.5m
Kenedy Brazil Real Valladolid €500k
Romelu Lukaku Belgium Inter Milan Loan
Malang Sarr France AS Monaco Loan
Callum Hudson-Odoi England Bayer Leverkusen Loan
Ethan Ampadu Wales Spezia Loan
Abdul-Rahman Baba Ghana Reading Loan
Antonio Rüdiger Germany Real Madrid Free
Andreas Christensen Denmark Barcelona Free
Marcos Alonso Spain Barcelona Free
Ross Barkley England Nice Free
Danny Drinkwater England NA Free
Matt Miazga USA Cincinnati Free
Jake Clarke-Salter England QPR Free
Charly Musonda Jr. Belgium Levante Free

Departures January window

Veteran midfielder and vice-captain Jorginho left the club after 4.5 years to join rivals Arsenal as Chelsea looked to make space for record signing Enzo Fernández.

Player Nationality New Club Fee
Malo Gusto France Olympique Lyon On Loan
Jorginho Italy Arsenal €11.3m