It would be Oscar’s dream to return to Chelsea.
Chelsea’s first 11 transfers under Roman Abramovich after Todd Boehly’s dismal £1bn spree
Since being acquired by a consortium headed by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital in May 2022, Chelsea have expended over £1 billiоn on player acquisitions.
Since Boehly and company took control, Mauricio Pochettino’s squad has spent a fortune on players like Mykhailo Mudryk, Moises Caicedo, and Enzo Fernandez, but they have failed to produce the desired results, as they are presently occupying the 12th spot in the Premier League.After purchasing the club from Ken Bates for £140 million in 2003, Roman Abramovich was not hesitant to splurge while he was in control. Eleven new players were signed by Abramovich in his first transfer window as manager.
Before Abramovich took over, Chelsea hadn’t won a major trophy since 2000. Under his watch, the club won five Premier League crowns and two Champions Leagues, for a total of nineteen trophies. Mirror Football examines his inaugural transfer window as manager in light of such.HITSMr. Glen Johnson
After West Ham were relegated to the Championship, Abramovich recruited Johnson as his first player. Johnson starred for two seasons at Chelsea, helping them win the double in 2005 under Jose Mourinho.
Nevertheless, he was no longer in demand the next season, thus he moved on loan to Portsmouth in 2006, and the following year, his move became permanent. Johnson announced his retirement in 2019 following a stay with Stoke, following a successful period at Liverpool.
Marc-Antoine Makelele
During his five years as a Blue, Makelele was crucial to Chelsea’s success, making him one of the best summer signings ever. Claudio Ranieri, the manager, said that the midfielder would be the “battery” of the club, and they spent over £17 million to get him from Real Madrid.
Before joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2008, Makelele was a key player for Chelsea, where he contributed to five major trophy wins. The young coach, who was 50 years old when he returned to Chelsea in 2019, resigned earlier this year.Bridge, Wayne
After joining Chelsea for £7 million from Southampton, the left back was a mainstay until Mourinho brought in Asier del Horno and Ashley Cole to give him competition. After an unsuccessful tenure at Reading, Bridge finally departed for Manchester City in 2009. He retired in 2014.
Alessandra Crespo
Even though Crespo’s time at Chelsea was less successful than his stints at Parma, Lazio, and Inter Milan in Serie A, he was still a huge success. His 25 goals in 73 games for the Blues in 2006 were a big factor in their league title run.
He spent the remainder of his career in Italy, retiring in 2012, after leaving Chelsea following that season and rejoining Inter on a two-year loan. Crespo is now the manager of Al Ain in the UAE, having previously worked his way up the ladder.
The nаme Geremi
Geremi, who spent four years at Chelsea and cost over £7 million from Real Madrid, was an underappreciated player who could play in either the midfield or defense and was crucial during Mourinho’s first stint in charge.
“In my team I love to have Geremi on the bench because he’s a low-profile player who is ready to help, ready to figҺt for the team, ready to do the job I want him to do,” said Mourinho. Geremi retired after leaving Chelsea for Newcastle in 2007 and also playing for Ankaragucu of Turkey and AEL of Greece.The Dude
The winger was an important cog in Chelsea’s wheel under both Mourinho and Ranieri after joining from Blackburn for £17 million, making him Abramovich’s most expensive summer purchаse. After playing for Newcastle in 2006, Fulham, Melbourne City, and Shamrock Rovers, he retired in 2015 and began coaching.
Mr. Joe Cole
Cole, a sensational acquisition by Chelsea for a mere £6.6 million from West Ham, is being heralded by Ranieri as the ideal heir apparent to club icon Gianfranco Zola. He stayed with Chelsea for seven years and was instrumental in their six major trophy victories.
Cole retired and returned to Chelsea as a youth coach after playing for a number of clubs after leaving in 2010. These included Liverpool, Lille, West Ham, Aston Villa, Coventry, and Tampa Bay Rowdies. A pundit for TNT Sports is Cole’s current gig.
Unrequited Love
Adrian Mutu’s biography
Chelsea paid £15.8 million to acquire the forward after he scored 18 goals for Parma in Serie A. He made an immediate impact, scoring four goals in his opening three games for the club. Unfortunately, Mutu’s luck ran out after that; his form declined, and he received a seven-month penalty for cоcaine.
Despite playing for Juventus, Fiorentina, Cesena, Ajaccio, Petrolul Ploiesti, Pune City, and ASA Targu Mures until calling it quits in 2016, the Romanian international’s career never truly recovered after Chelsea terminated him.
Veron Juan Sebastian
Despite joining Chelsea for £15 million from Manchester United, Veron had a disappointing two seasons and only played fourteen games due to injuries. After only one season, he went on loan to Inter before finishing his career back at his boyhood club, Estudiantes.
Pavel Smertin had
The midfielder was loaned out to Portsmouth after joining Chelsea from Bordeaux for £3.45 million. Chelsea traded Ranieri to Dynamo Moscow in 2006, and he barely played a cameo role for the club upon his return the following year, when Mourinho had already replaced him.
Neil Sullivan, author
After joining Chelsea from Tottenham as Carlo Cudicini’s backup goalkeeper, the player made just eight appearances before departing for Leeds. Before finishing his career at Doncaster Rovers, he played for Elland Road for two whole seasons.