Summary
Chelsea Football Club announced a large pre-tax financial loss of £262 million for the 2024-25 season, the biggest in Premier League history. Despite the loss, Chelsea generated significant revenue and won several competitions, while continuing to invest heavily in new players. The club remains within certain financial guidelines but has faced penalties for previous rule breaches.
Key Facts
- Chelsea reported a pre-tax loss of £262 million for the 2024-25 season.
- This loss surpasses the previous record set by Manchester City in 2011.
- Chelsea earned £490.9 million during the same period, the second highest in their history.
- The club won the UEFA Conference League and the Club World Cup and finished fourth in the Premier League.
- UEFA fined Chelsea £26.7 million for breaching squad-cost ratio rules.
- Additional penalties were related to past agent payments and player write-offs.
- Chelsea anticipates higher future income from competitions like the Champions League.
- Their women's team also reported a loss of £17.1 million during the period.
