Chelsea’s 10 most expensive transfer signings of all time include Enzo Fernandez at #2

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The Chelsea Chronicle takes a look at the top 10 biggest transfer signings in Chelsea history, with star player Enzo Fernandez in second.

The Blues are well-known for being one of the clubs to transform the transfer market, with their incredible spending under Roman Abramovich and now Todd Boehly and Co.

On one hand, this has worked extremely well as they have been as successful as any English side in the 21st century.

However, it turns out that many of the West London club’s top signings have not panned out at all.

With that said, the Chelsea Chronicle takes a look at the most expensive transfer signings in Chelsea history.

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10 – Christian Pulisic – £58m

Christian Pulisic was signed from Borussia Dortmund in January 2019 for £58m.

• From: Borussia Dortmund
• Date signed: January 2019

9 – Alvaro Morata – £58m

Alvaro Morata was signed from La Liga giants Real Madrid in July 2017 for £58m. It wasn’t too wise of an investment.

• From: Real Madrid
• Date signed: July 2017

8 – Marc Cucurella – £63m

Marc Cucurella was signed from Premier League club Brighton for £63m in August 2022.

• From: Brighton and Hove Albion
• Date signed: August 2022

7 – Kepa Arrizabalaga – £72m

Kepa Arrizabalaga became the most expensive goalkeeper in world football with his £72m move from Athletic Bilbao in August 2018.

• From: Athletic Bilbao
• Date signed: August 2018

6 – Kai Havertz – £75m

Kai Havertz was signed from Bayer Leverkusen in September 2020 for £75m. He has since left Cobham for Arsenal.

• From: Bayer Leverkusen
• Date signed: September 2020

5 – Wesley Fofana – £75m

Chelsea raided Leicester City for Wesley Fofana in August 2022, securing his services for £75m.

• From: Leicester City
• Date signed: August 2022

4 – Mykhailo Mudryk – £88.5m

Mykhailo Mudryk signed from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023 for £88.5m.

• From: Shakhtar Donetsk
• Date signed: January 2023

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3 – Romelu Lukaku – £97.5m

Romelu Lukaku signed from Inter Milan for £97.5m in August 2021. His second stint at Chelsea after featuring in the youth teams.

• From: Inter Milan
• Date signed: August 2021

2 – Enzo Fernandez – £106.8m

Enzo Fernandez was signed from Benfica in January 2023 for £106.8m, at the time breaking the British transfer record.

• From: Benfica
• Date signed: January 2023

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1 – Moises Caicedo – £115m

Moises Caicedo is Chelsea’s most expensive signing ever. He arrived from Brighton for £115m, which is also the British record transfer fee.

• From: Brighton and Hove Albion
• Date signed: August 2023