Chelsea Summer 2024/25 Transfer Summary
made significant changes during the 2024 summer transfer window, with Enzo Maresca taking over from former manager Mauricio Pochettino. This sparked a flurry of activity at Stamford Bridge, prompting English billionaire Todd Boehly to spend heavily once again, after already investing £982 million over the past two seasons. In this article, V9Bet takes you through Chelsea's transfer window: who the new arrivals are and which players left the club.
Pedro Neto: The Star Signing from Wolves
Chelsea Signings Overview
Enzo Maresca spent £206.4 million on 11 new signings during the 2024 summer transfer window. A standout deal is the signing of Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Chelsea also re-signed João Félix from Atlético Madrid, despite previously choosing not to buy him outright after his 2022/23 loan. Additionally, Chelsea secured Jadon Sancho on loan from Manchester United. Most other signings were young talents for the future, including Mike Penders from Genk and Estevão Willian from Palmeiras.
Full List of Players Signed:
- Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers – £51.3 million + £2.6 million bonus
- João Félix from Atlético Madrid – £44.5 million
- Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City – £30 million
- Filip Jörgensen from Villarreal – £20.7 million
- Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa – £19 million
- Aaron Anselmino from Boca Juniors – £15.6 million
- Renato Vega from Basel – £11.8 million
- Caleb Wiley from Atlanta United – £8.5 million
- Marc Guiu from Barcelona – £5 million
- Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham – Free transfer
- Jadon Sancho from Manchester United – Loan with an option to buy
Romelu Lukaku Leaves Chelsea for Napoli
Chelsea Departures Overview
Chelsea generated £177.3 million from player sales in the summer of 2024. While some deals, like those for Kepa Arrizabalaga and Raheem Sterling, were only loan moves, the club successfully offloaded a number of fringe players. However, some players, like Hakim Ziyech, were sold for much less than their purchase price, with Ziyech going for just £2.5 million after being bought for over £40 million.
Full List of Players Sold:
- Ian Maatsen to Aston Villa – £37.5 million
- Conor Gallagher to Atlético Madrid – £36 million
- Romelu Lukaku to Napoli – £25.2 million + £12.6 million bonus
- Lewis Hall to Newcastle United – £28 million
- Omari Hutchinson to Ipswich Town – £20 million + £2.5 million bonus
- Angelo Gabriel to Al-Nassr – £19.4 million
- Michael Golding to Leicester City – £5 million
- Hakim Ziyech to Galatasaray – £2.5 million
- Mason Burstow to Hull City – £2 million
- Diego Moreira to Strasbourg – £1.47 million
- Thiago Silva to Fluminense – Free transfer
- Malang Sarr to Lens – Free transfer
- Several players, including Billy Gee and Dion Rankine, also left, but their fees were undisclosed.
Numerous players also left on loan, including Kepa Arrizabalaga (Bournemouth), Raheem Sterling (Arsenal), and Trevoh Chalobah (Crystal Palace).
Key Signings: Pedro Neto and João Félix – The Portuguese Duo
Enzo Maresca spent £98.4 million on two key Portuguese signings: Pedro Neto and João Félix. Despite initial doubts about Félix's return after a previous loan spell, Chelsea invested £44.5 million to sign him permanently. At 24, Félix still has great potential, having scored 10 goals last season on loan at Barcelona.
Pedro Neto, signed for £51.3 million plus bonuses, has proven himself in the Premier League with Wolverhampton Wanderers, scoring 14 goals and delivering 24 assists across 135 games.
Conor Gallagher has become a former Chelsea player after being with the team for over 18 years
Mixed Reactions to Romelu Lukaku and Conor Gallagher's Departures
Chelsea’s decision to release Romelu Lukaku without signing a new No. 9 has been met with criticism. Though it was Lukaku’s last chance to bring back some return on investment, there is concern over relying on inconsistent forwards like Jackson Martínez. Meanwhile, Conor Gallagher’s departure after 18 years with the club has sparked disappointment, even though it helps balance the books.
Fans Acknowledge a Well-Balanced Transfer Window
Despite spending the most in the league, Chelsea fans have praised the club for using funds wisely on young, future prospects. With a net loss of only £29.1 million, the club’s transfer business has been efficient, thanks to Joe Shields, the new head of recruitment, previously at Southampton and Manchester City.
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Conclusion
The 2024 summer transfer window has officially closed. While Premier League bettors may still see clubs signing free agents, any major changes will likely wait until the winter transfer window, which opens on January 1, 2025. With Chelsea’s significant overhaul this summer, much now depends on young manager Enzo Maresca and whether he can effectively blend the new arrivals with the existing squad. The key question remains: Can Maresca bring Chelsea back to their former glory?
