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Chelsea, like other institutions, has splurged on multiple signings to rejuvenate the squad throughout the years. And, as a favor, here are the club's top 10 most costly signings of all time, as well as their impact to the club's success, starting with the cheapest player.
10. Mateo Kovacic - After joining Chelsea on a year-long loan from Real Madrid in 2018 and later signing a permanent deal worth £40.5 million, the Croatian has been a key part of the club's success, winning four trophies so far.
Ben Chilwell (nine)
The 25-year-old joined the Blues from league rival Leicester City for a reported fee of £45.18M a year and a half ago. With the London club, he has won three trophies: the UEFA Champions League, Super Cup, and FA Cup.The FIFA Club World Cup, as well as the FIFA Club World Cup.
Timo Werner, no. 8
Chelsea slammed a significant number of money £47.70M on Robert Lewandowski after the 26-year-old had a close margin on the golden boot race back in the 2019/2020 season with 28 goals, and have gained a lot from the 26-year-old collecting three titles so far.
Jorginho is number seven.
Chelsea have reaped a lot of benefits from the 30-year-old energetic midfielder, who has won the UEFA Europa League, Champions League, and Super Cup, as well as an individual distinction - the UEFA Best Player in Europe.
Fernando Torres, No. 6
Torres' last-minute goal against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League semifinals a decade ago was not exactly a success story for the club.Chelsea's proudest moment of the £52.65 million star was leading 'the Blues' to their first Champions League title a year ago. Four years later, he was moved to AC Milan for a reputed fee of £2.5 million.
Christian Pulisic (#5)
The 23-year-old was signed from Dortmund for a reported sum of £57.60 million in June 2019 and has already won three trophies with the club.
Alvaro Morata is the fourth best player in the world.
Morata joined Chelsea for a reputed £59.40 million cost from Atletico Madrid, but he was a disappointment for the London club, leaving two years later for a reported £46.8 million fee.
3. Arrizabalaga, Kepa
In 2018, the rising star of Athletic Club joined Chelsea for a club-record cost of £72.00 million.In 2018, he joined the squad as a cover for Edouard Mendy, and has since helped the club win multiple trophies.
Kai Havertz is number two.
Since joining the club a year and five months ago, the 22-year-old German international's path has been a success tale, with the club winning the UEFA Champions League, Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, and, most likely, the FA Cup this season.
Lukaku, Romelu
Joined Chelsea in 2011 for £12.54 million from Anderlecht, leaving three years later for £29.6 million to Everton, and succeeding in Italy with Inter Milan, Chelsea tabled a bid of £101.70 million eight months ago, and the Belgian impact in the club has been less than satiable, with only five goals in eight months.In 2018, he joined the squad as a cover for Edouard Mendy, and has since helped the club win multiple trophies.
Kai Havertz is number two.
Since joining the club a year and five months ago, the 22-year-old German international's path has been a success tale, with the club winning the UEFA Champions League, Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, and, most likely, the FA Cup this season.
Lukaku, Romelu
Joined Chelsea in 2011 for £12.54 million from Anderlecht, leaving three years later for £29.6 million to Everton, and succeeding in Italy with Inter Milan, Chelsea tabled a bid of £101.70 million eight months ago, and the Belgian impact in the club has been less than satiable, with only five goals in eight months.
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