chelsea’s shadows

The new project of Chelseawith the Mauricio Pochettino in the bank, it assumes a whole sporting and economic revolution. From the recent past, incl Graham Potter and Frank lampard on the bench, with a disappointing finish in 12th place, almost nothing. In fact, erasing all traces is what weary club owners in south-west London want.

of under-performing players and a large and unbalanced squad. The Argentine coach was given full power as well as important concessions, such as transfers

of two midfielders, Moises Caicedo (Brighton) (133 million euros) and romeo lavia (Southampton) (68 million), where they once again destroyed the market.

Although the Premier League thinks otherwise, and just acknowledged, through its chief executive, Richard Masterswhich investigates the accounts of Chelsea since

At the time, the signing of Caicedo represented another impact and turning point: a record deal of 133 million euros, which would bring the club’s spending to around 900 million since

American investor Todd Boehley and the Clearlake Capital fund to take ownership of the club. The huge cost raises further questions about how it will fit the rules of fair play

financial, but the Chelsea He received a financial ‘help’ this summer from transfers, to get rid of some of his devalued stars at a very good price.

The march of 13 players — the goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga It was the latter, on loan at Real Madrid– it was part of the priorities set for Pochettino. Purification and creation of illusion.

The heavy players have left, it seems Mount, Havertz, Kanté, Kovacic, Azpilicueta or LoftusCheek. And there could be more sales, before the transfer market closes on September 1. The squad is down to 29 players, with almost no free space at the Cobhan Training Center, and they are still on the starting ramp. Romelu Lukaku, Conor Gallagher, Ian Maatsen,

Trevoh Chalobah, Hakim Ziyech, and Callum Hudson-Odoi.

eight year amortization

The ‘blue’ squad will be reduced and changed, as that is what the Argentine coach wants, prioritizing the collaboration with a like-minded and regenerated group for his game ideas. Pochettino bet

for youth, for a different and powerful midfield, with Caicedo, Lavia and Carney Chukwuemekabeside Enzo Fernandezand an attack with new juice, will develop

Jackson (22), fuck you (25), when he recovered from his injury, and the great midfielder Michael Olise (21), who signed next, after an almost closed agreement with Crystal Palace and the player

French English. Another great take to boost his lead.

The sports policy Chelsea It continues to raise many doubts, due to its enormous economic capacity compared to its rivals. Raising his offer to the limit, the ‘blues’ stole him

almost to Caicedo and Route in Liverpool, who have already agreed on their signings, although, at the last minute, the will of the players decided on their march to Stamford Bridge. Competitors

directly from Liverpool, their coach, Jurgen Klopp, further ironized that Chelsea coaches “always get what they want.” But no one dared to go further, following

that shadow of suspicion.

The amortization of the signings of Chelsea allowing, according to its leaders, extraordinary disbursements. Caicedo He signed a lengthy eight-year contract, with a one-year option

additional. That is the rule in almost all agreements. Also in the case of Enzo Fernandez and Mudrykwho signed eight and a half seasons, allowing the Chelsea divide by their

You calculate the amount of transfers, including their salaries, over the next eight years. The serious problem is if the performance of the signings is not good, because the amortization of the long ones

contracts will be greatly affected.

The alarm raised by experts is the Chelsea may have significant red numbers in the future. Premier regulations establish that clubs can only incur losses

for a cost of 120 million euros over three years. In this situation, for the ‘blues’ it became a drama not to qualify for the Champions League, because they lost very important

income Winning the Champions League two years ago brought him 125 million euros, plus additional money from sponsors. His lifeline is still the money he receives for the rights

television. It is estimated that in the current cycle the Premier will pay £2.9 billion in television revenue, spread across 20 Premier clubs.

After converting to Enzo Fernandez of the most expensive players in the history of English football, when he signed him for 121 million euros in January, the Chelsea succeeded, within a few months,

together Caicedo, record purchase. Who else celebrated the urgency of the London club was Brighton and its owner, Tony Bloom. He had a very difficult negotiation for

Caicedo, starting at £100 million and rejecting several offers before closing the deal. The Ecuadorian cost the ‘seagulls’ only 4.5 million, when he

they bought Independiente del Valle, in February 2021. The round business of Premier.