Chelsea’s most expensive sales ever

Under Roman Abramovich and now Todd Buhle, Chelsea They have spent heavily over the last 20 years on a number of new signings, but how have the Blues fared when it comes to departures?

They have benefited from a number of star players at Stamford Bridge, with a large number of players moving on to the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester United.

Here’s a look at Chelsea’s most expensive sales in their history, according to news reports and Transfer marketwith a detailed look at the top 10.

Here’s a detailed look at Chelsea’s 10 most expensive sales…

10

Juan Mata

£37.1 million to Manchester United in 2014

Like Nemanja Matic, attacking midfielder Juan Mata also swapped Stamford Bridge for Old Trafford, but he did so three years earlier in 2014.

The Spaniard joined Chelsea from Valencia in 2011 and starred in the Premier League, but Jose Mourinho, who recently returned for a second spell at the club, was happy to get the money midway through the 2013/14 season. It brought in just over £37 million.

9

Nemanja Matic

£40 million to Manchester United in 2017

Matic spent two spells at Chelsea, Return to Stamford Bridge in 2014 From Benfica in a deal worth 21 million pounds.

The Serbian was a regular starter for the next three years, and the Blues went on to make a healthy profit when he was sold to Manchester United and Jose Mourinho in 2017, along with their former coach. shelling out £40 million To honor him as a hero.

8

Contact Madueke

£48.5m for Arsenal in 2025

Noni Madueke spent two-and-a-half years at Stamford Bridge after arriving from PSV Eindhoven in 2023, and the Blues made a profit when they sold him to rivals Arsenal in 2025.

It seemed like a sensible decision from Chelsea bosses, however, Madueke’s start to life at the Emirates Stadium shows it may actually be a decision the club comes to regret.

7

David Luiz

£50 million to Paris Saint-Germain in 2014

Brazilian centre-back David Luiz made an immediate impact after that He joined Chelsea from Benfica for £21.3m in 2011 He was a regular for the next two and a half years.

Luiz was then sold to Paris Saint-Germain for big money in 2014 The French giants have swooped in for a staggering £50millionBut two years later, Chelsea bought back the defender, with Luiz claiming Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League titles during his second spell.

6

Mason Mount

£55 million to Manchester United in 2023

Chelsea chiefs have done brilliantly to bring them in An initial sum of £55 million for Mason Mount Back in 2023, with the midfielder heading into the final 12 months of his contract at Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United were happy to spend money on the Englishman, but his first year at Old Trafford was disrupted by injury, making the money brought in for his services a smart decision by the Blues.

5

Diego Costa

£57 million to Atletico Madrid in 2017

Diego Costa, arguably Chelsea’s best striker since Didier Drogba, was signed and sold to Atletico Madrid in 2014 and 2017 respectively.

During his time in west London, Costa shone with his strength and finishing ability, scoring 59 goals in 120 appearances and winning two Premier League titles.

Upon his departure after a dispute with technical director Antonio Conte, Chelsea He managed to recover about £57 million Atleti also came calling for their former striker.

4

Alvaro Morata

£58.3m for Atletico Madrid in 2020

Chelsea received very handsome £58.3m when selling Alvaro Morata To Atletico Madrid in 2020. The Blues sold him on loan at the start of the 2019/20 season, with the La Liga giants obligated to buy the Spaniard the following summer.

It means Chelsea almost broke their price after buying the striker in the summer of 2017 for around £60m from Atletico Madrid’s rivals, Real Madrid.

Considering things didn’t go well for Morata at Stamford Bridge, it was a pretty impressive deal financially.

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3

Oscar

£60m to Shanghai SIPG

Oscar was one of several Brazilians sold for big money by Chelsea, with the midfielder spending five years at Stamford Bridge from 2012. Before a £60m switch At the height of the Chinese Super League boom.

He won four major titles with the Blues and made more than 200 appearances before moving to China with Shanghai SIPG. Oscar recently returned to his native Brazil by moving in January to his former club Sao Paulo.

2

Kai Havertz

£65m for Arsenal in 2023

Kai Havertz, the scorer of the winning goal in the 2021 Champions League final against Manchester City, has been sold to London rivals Arsenal in 2023.

Three years ago, the German striker was signed from Bayer Leverkusen, but struggled to find a starring role at Chelsea, which led to him joining Mikel Arteta’s side, where he impressed. Since his £65m move.

1

Eden Hazard

£89 million for Real Madrid in 2019

Topping the list is winger Eden Hazard, who starred with Chelsea between 2012 and 2019, which led to… Real Madrid swoops in a record deal.

The Belgian made more than 350 appearances for the Blues, scoring 110 goals, providing 85 assists and winning six major trophies. Those at the Bernabeu made Hazard a Galactico, but things did not go to plan in Madrid, where injuries limited him to just seven goals in 76 appearances.

Reports said his transfer fee could have exceeded £150m, but Chelsea had to accept a windfall of €100m (£89m) following his departure.

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