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Chelsea's most expensive sales ever

Sports Mole looks at the most expensive sales in Chelsea's illustrious history.

Chelsea are at a stage in their project under Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital where they need to place a large emphasis on balancing the books with regards to the relevant financial rules.

Given the deficits that need to be made up, the Blues co-owners are hoping they are able to register a number of sales that will break into the club's top-10 outgoings of all time.

Here, Sports Mole takes you through the players that currently make the list, at least for the time being.


10. Tammy Abraham - £34m

Chelsea's Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring against Barnsley in the FA Cup on February 11, 2021© Reuters

To: Roma
Date: August 17, 2021
Age at the time: 23
Chelsea appearances: 82
Chelsea goals: 30

Honours at Chelsea


  • Champions League (1): 2020-21

  • UEFA Super Cup (1): 2021


  • 9. Thibaut Courtois - £35m

    Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea during the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018© Reuters

    To: Real Madrid
    Date: August 8, 2018
    Age at the time: 26
    Chelsea appearances: 154
    Chelsea clean sheets: 58

    Honours at Chelsea


  • Premier League (2): 2014-15, 2016-17

  • FA Cup (1): 2017-18

  • League Cup (1): 2014-15


  • 8. Juan Mata - £37.1m

    Juan Mata in action for Chelsea in 2013.© Reuters

    To: Manchester United
    Date: January 25, 2014
    Age at the time: 25
    Chelsea appearances: 135
    Chelsea goals: 33

    Honours at Chelsea

    Honours at Chelsea


  • Champions League (1): 2011-12

  • Europa League (1): 2012-13

  • FA Cup (1): 2011-12


  • 7. Nemanja Matic - £40m

    Nemanja Matic in action for Chelsea in 2017.© Reuters

    To: Manchester United
    Date: July 31, 2017
    Age at the time: 28
    Chelsea appearances: 154
    Chelsea goals: 7

    Honours at Chelsea


  • Premier League (2): 2014-15, 2016-17

  • FA Cup (1): 2009-10

  • League Cup (1): 2014-15


  • 6. David Luiz - £50m

    David Luiz celebrates getting the second during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Watford on May 5, 2019© Reuters

    To: Arsenal
    Date: August 8, 2019
    Age at the time: 32
    Chelsea appearances: 248
    Chelsea goals: 18

    Honours at Chelsea


  • Premier League (1): 2016-17

  • FA Cup (2): 2011-12, 2017-18

  • Champions League(1): 2011-12

  • Europa League (2): 2012-13, 2018-19


  • 5. Diego Costa - £50m

    Diego Costa in action for Chelsea in 2017.© Reuters

    To: Atletico Madrid
    Date: January 1, 2018
    Age at the time: 29
    Chelsea appearances: 120
    Chelsea goals: 59

    Honours at Chelsea


  • Premier League (2): 2014-15, 2016-17

  • League Cup (1): 2014-15


  • 4. Oscar - £60m

    Oscar in action for Chelsea in 2016.© Reuters

    To: Shanghai Port
    Date: January 1, 2017
    Age at the time: 26
    Chelsea appearances: 203
    Chelsea goals: 38

    Honours at Chelsea


  • Premier League (2): 2014-15, 2016-17

  • League Cup (1): 2014-15

  • Europa League (1): 2012-13


  • 3. Mason Mount - £60m

    Mason Mount celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Aston Villa on October 16, 2022© Reuters

    To: Manchester United
    Date: July 5, 2023
    Age at the time: 24
    Chelsea appearances: 195
    Chelsea goals: 33

    Honours at Chelsea


  • Champions League (1): 2020-21

  • UEFA Super Cup (1): 2021

  • Club World Cup(1): 2021


  • 2. Kai Havertz - £65m

    Chelsea forward Kai Havertz celebrates scoring against Crystal Palace on January 15, 2023© Reuters

    To: Arsenal
    Date: January 31, 2023
    Age at the time: 24
    Chelsea appearances: 139
    Chelsea goals: 32

    Honours at Chelsea


  • Champions League (1): 2020-21

  • UEFA Super Cup (1): 2021

  • Club World Cup(1): 2021


  • 1. Eden Hazard - £130m

    Eden Hazard celebrates scoring for Chelsea on April 3, 2019© Reuters

    To: Real Madrid
    Date: June 7, 2019
    Age at the time: 28
    Chelsea appearances: 352
    Chelsea goals: 110

    Honours at Chelsea


  • Premier League (2): 2014-15, 2016-17

  • FA Cup (1): 2017-18

  • EFL Cup (1): 2014-15

  • Europa League (2): 2012-13, 2018-19


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