During the Roman Abramovich period and now Todd Boley, chelsea In the past 20 years, the Blues have spent huge sums of money to bring in many new players, but how have the Blues performed in terms of player departures?

Players at Stamford Bridge have made money from many of their stars, with numerous transfers to teams such as Real Madrid and Manchester United.

Here we take a look at the most expensive sales in Chelsea history, based on news reports and reports transfer marketsee the top 11 in detail.

Here are the details of 11 of Chelsea’s most expensive auctions…

11

Thibault Courtois

£35m to Real Madrid, 2018

Thibaut Courtois made an immediate impact on the club upon breaking into Chelsea’s first team and was snapped up by then European champions Real Madrid in 2018, where he has remained ever since.

The Belgian has provided some brilliant moments for both Madrid clubs in the Spanish capital, and was particularly integral in their recent Champions League triumphs in 2022 and 2024.

chelsea He earned around £35m for his services More than six years ago, Mateo Kovacic chose a different approach as part of a deal.

10

Ian Mattson

£35m to Aston Villa, 2024

Despite failing to break into Chelsea’s first team, left-back Ian Maatson still brought Chelsea a huge transfer fee when he joined. Join Aston Villa in 2024 for up to £35 million.

The Dutch defender has impressed on loan with Burnley in the Championship and Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga and Champions League, catching Emery’s eye.

9

Juan Mata

Donated £37.1 million to Manchester United in 2014

Like Matic, attacking midfielder Juan Mata also moved to Old Trafford from Stamford Bridge, but this was three years ago in 2014.

The Spaniard joined Chelsea from Valencia in 2011 and rose to prominence in the Premier League, but Jose Mourinho, who recently returned to the club for a second spell in charge, was happy to cash in midway through the 2013/14 season, Bringing in revenue of just over £37m.

8

Nemanja Matic

Donated £40 million to Manchester United in 2017

Midfielder Nemanja Matic has played twice at Chelsea; Returned to Stamford Bridge in 2014 Moved from Benfica for a fee worth £21 million.

The Serbian remained a regular for the next three years, with the Blues making a tidy profit alongside their former manager when they sold him to Manchester United and Jose Mourinho in 2017. Spending £40 million Award him from the championship.

7

david lewis

Donated £50 million to Paris Saint-Germain in 2014

Brazilian centre-back David Luiz made an immediate impact after the game Joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2011 for £21.3 million and became a regular for the next two and a half years.

In 2014, Louis was sold to Paris Saint-Germain for a high price. French giant takes over for mind-boggling £50mBut Chelsea bought the defender back two years later and Luiz won the Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League during his second spell in charge.

6

mason mountain

£55m to Manchester United, 2023

Chelsea Chiefs have brilliantly introduced Mason Mount’s initial investment of £55m Back in 2023, the midfielder was entering the final 12 months of his contract at Stamford Bridge.

United would have been happy to spend money on the Englishman, but he was plagued by injuries in his first year at Old Trafford, making the cash the Blues brought in for his services a shrewd decision.

5

Diego Costa

Donated £57 million to Atletico Madrid in 2017

Arguably Chelsea’s best striker since Didier Drogba, Diego Costa was signed and sold from Atletico Madrid in 2014 and 2017 respectively.

During his time in west London, Costa shone with his power and finishing ability, scoring 59 goals in 120 games and winning the Premier League twice.

He reportedly left Chelsea manager Antonio Conte after a dispute Successfully recovered approximately £57 million When Atletico came calling for their former striker.

4

Alvaro Morata

£58.3m to Atletico Madrid, 2020

Chelsea receives extremely handsome Alvaro Morata worth £58.3m on sale Joined Atletico Madrid in 2020. The Blues sold him on loan at the start of the 2019/20 season, with the La Liga giants obliged to buy the Spaniard the following summer.

It means Chelsea have almost broken even after buying the striker from Atletico’s local rivals Real Madrid for around £60m in the summer of 2017.

Considering Morata’s underwhelming performance at Stamford Bridge, this is a pretty impressive deal from a financial perspective.

3

Oscar

£60m to Shanghai SIPG

Oscar is one of several Brazilian players sold by Chelsea for big money and the midfielder spent five years at Stamford Bridge from 2012 before spending £60m on the switch It was the heyday of the Chinese Super League.

Before joining Shanghai SIPG, he won four major honors with the Blues and played more than 200 games. Oscar recently moved to former club Sao Paulo in January, confirming a return to his native Brazil.

2

Kai Havertz

£65m donated to Arsenal, 2023

Kai Havertz, scorer of the winning goal in the 2021 Champions League final against Manchester City, was sold to London rivals Arsenal in 2023.

The Germany striker was signed from Bayer Leverkusen three years ago but struggled to find a starring role at Chelsea, eventually joining Mikel Arteta’s side where he impressed Since he spent £65m moving.

1

Eden Hazard

£89m to Real Madrid, 2019

Topping the list is winger Eden Hazard, who played for Chelsea between 2012 and 2019. Real Madrid signs record deal.

The Belgian played over 350 games for the Blues, scoring 110 times and assisting 85 times, winning six major honours. Those spells at the Bernabeu turned Hazard into a Galactico, but things didn’t go to plan for him in Madrid, with injuries limiting him to just seven goals in 76 games.

Reports suggested his transfer fee could be in excess of £150m, but Chelsea would have to settle for a €100m (£89m) windfall following his departure.