Following a takeover led by Todd Boehly, Chelsea has continued its significant investments, totalling over £1 billion ($1.28bn) across four transfer windows. However, Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations mandate that clubs can only incur losses of £105m ($134m) within a three-year rolling period under the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.
Everton’s recent penalty, a 10-point deduction in 2023 due to FFP violations, serves as a cautionary tale. Stefan Borson, formerly of Manchester City and now a financial adviser, voiced concerns about Chelsea’s financial practices. Borson highlighted potential trouble for the club, indicating that they are likely to fail FFP compliance for the current season unless they swiftly sell assets worth well over £100m before June 30. However, with the January transfer window closing soon and other factors like the Euros on the horizon, the window for significant sales is narrow.
Borson warned that Chelsea’s breach could lead to harsher penalties compared to Everton’s case. He emphasized that the Premier League might view Chelsea’s breach as deliberate, not attributable to stadium construction or inadvertent oversight. Despite ongoing accounting periods, there is pressure to offload players like Conor Gallagher, Armando Broja, and Reece James, but finding buyers willing to meet Chelsea’s valuation is challenging.
Additionally, Everton faces renewed scrutiny from the Premier League, alongside Nottingham Forest, for further breaches. Reigning champions Manchester City also confront multiple charges of financial mismanagement dating back to 2009.
Chelsea performance and stats
Chelsea is currently 10th in the Premier League with 31 points.
In the last 22 games, it has won 9 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 9 times. In its last match, Chelsea lost 4-1 against Liverpool.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 36 goals and conceding 35.
Chelsea will play the next match in Premier League against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday 4th of February in London. The prediction is Chelsea winning the match.
