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Chelsea set record for transfer window revenue with player sales

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 7:55 AM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Chelsea set record for transfer window revenue with player sales

Summary

Chelsea generated over £400 million in revenue from player sales during the 2026 summer transfer window, establishing a new record for money received in a single window. The club balanced significant spending, including a £117 million deal for Morgan Rogers, with aggressive outgoing business. Enzo Fernandez headlined the exits in a £125 million move to Manchester City on deadline day. Additional high-value departures included Nicolas Jackson, Marc Cucurella, Andrey Santos, and Liam Delap. Despite high expenditures on incoming recruits, the high volume of player sales allowed the West London club to finish the transfer window in profit.

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By the Numbers

•Chelsea received over £400 million in total transfer fees this summer.
•The sale of Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City equaled the British transfer record.
•Morgan Rogers joined Chelsea in a club-record £117 million transaction.
•The club completed the 2026 window with a net profit despite multiple high-value acquisitions.

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Chelsea have broken the record for the most money received through player sales in one transfer window.The West London side were the second largest spenders in the Premier League this summer, with the...
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