Overview

• Chelsea spent £75 million on agent fees, the highest in the Premier League for the 2023-24 season, significantly outpacing rivals.
• The total spend by Premier League clubs on agent fees was £409.59 million, with Chelsea accounting for nearly a fifth of this amount.
• Chelsea's investment in agent fees exceeded the total agent fees of all Championship clubs combined.
• Despite their high spending, Chelsea has struggled in league performance, finishing 12th last season and currently standing ninth.
• This financial strategy follows the club's acquisition by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, who have invested over $1 billion in transfer fees since 2022.