It might not come as a surprise to hear that Chelsea spent more on agents during 2025-26 than any other Premier League club, but how much did they spend exactly?
The Blues didn’t actually make any senior signings in January. Still, they did spend what is reported to be around £1m on teenage defender Yisa Alao, purchasing him from cash-strapped Sheffield Wednesday.
However, last summer, Chelsea made 10 summer signings, clocking up almost £300m in transfer fees. The likes of Alejandro Garnacho, Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, and plenty more arrived last summer.
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With Champions League qualification in doubt this season, spending may drop come the summer. GRV’s Football Finances expert Adam Williams says Chelsea could miss out on £300m if they fail to qualify.
Chelsea spent £27m more than second-placed Aston Villa
According to Martin Ziegler, one of the country’s most respected journalists, Chelsea splashed north of £65m on agents during the 2025-26 season. An incredible amount on agents which could well rise.
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Chelsea are set to welcome Emanuel Emegha and Geovany Quenda in the summer. It is unclear if the fees paid to agents for those deals have already been included or will be contributed to next season’s fees.
The Times reporter Ziegler says Chelsea had spent north of £65m on representatives. Perhaps more damning, Aston Villa are the League’s second-highest, spending £38m. A huge £27m less than Chelsea.
Chelsea’s £491m revenue explains large outlay on agents
According to reports this week, Chelsea’s revenue was a whopping £491m this season. Perhaps this gives insight into why and how Chelsea did spend, and could spend, so much on the agents of players.
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Next season, Chelsea are projected to generate a revenue nearer the £700m mark and that shows just how much the Blues are both spending and making. Those agent fees could easily increase this summer.
Indeed, Chelsea are expected to prioritise a new goalkeeper, a new centre-back and additions elsewhere. The Todd Boehly era continues to be expensive, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down.
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