After a disappointing start to the 2023/24 – Here is total Todd Boehly spent on teenagers at Chelsea
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Since Todd Boehly took over Chelsea, he has spent over £1 billion on various transfers. However, a significant portion of this expenditure, totaling £230.8 million, has been allocated to signing teenagers. This approach has garnered attention and raised questions, given the club’s existing weaknesses in areas such as goalkeeper and striker.
While some of these teenage signings, like Carney Chukwuemeka, Romeo Lavia, and Malo Gusto, are expected to potentially impact Mauricio Pochettino’s starting XI in the future, the majority of the £230.8 million investment has been directed towards developing talent for the long term.
This approach may seem unusual, especially considering Chelsea’s immediate needs in the starting lineup. Many argue that it might have been more prudent to use this substantial sum of money to acquire experienced senior players who could contribute immediately. With such a significant investment, it could have been distributed among three or four top-level players who could have made an immediate impact on the first team.
However, Todd Boehly appears to have a specific vision for Chelsea, and only time will reveal whether this strategy pays off. The club’s focus on signing and developing young talent suggests a long-term perspective and a commitment to building a sustainable and successful future.
Romeo Lavia: £58m
Lesley Ugochukwu: £23.2m
Angelo Gabriel: £13m
Ishe Samuels-Smith: £4m
Gabriel Slonina: £12m
Carney Chukwuemeka: £20m
Cesare Casadei: £20m
David Datro Fofana: £10m
Andrey Santos: £10m
Malo Gusto: £26.3m
Kendry Paez: £17.3m
Deivid Washington: £17m
TOTAL: £230.8m
